May this mindset and perspective be an inspiration to more scholars

Just because some things aren’t mentioned in the Quran doesn’t mean they don’t exist, I personally am gay and my feelings towards men aren’t all lustful or sexual they’re the desires a woman would have to their husband or crush. This article and you fail to mention that people like me have ZERO attraction towards females or anything to do with women, not all gay men are just OH SO lustful, ive shown signs i was gay since i was 4 Year’s old, sexuality and attraction isn’t something you’re born with its how you develop. You sounded in denial and pretty close minded and angry which i despise and allah will most likely punish you for hurting the feelings of any gay person who read your reply and cried. I forgive you though.

Homosexuality and genetics
Homosexuality, defined as attraction to individuals of the same sex, is a complex aspect of human sexuality influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Research into the genetic basis of homosexuality often utilizes twin studies and family pedigree analysis, revealing that genetic heritability for sexual orientation ranges from 25% to 76%, depending on gender. Notably, studies indicate that men tend to show stronger genetic correlations compared to women, with specific genetic variants associated with same-sex behavior identified in recent analyses of large DNA datasets.

In addition to genetic influences, neurohormonal factors are also considered, such as the impact of prenatal hormone exposure on brain development, which may predispose individuals to certain sexual orientations. Neuroanatomical research has suggested structural differences in the brains of gay men compared to heterosexual men, although the causality remains unclear. Furthermore, from an evolutionary perspective, homosexual behaviors may persist when they confer indirect reproductive advantages, such as increased support for relatives’ offspring.

Overall, the understanding of homosexuality is evolving, with ongoing research highlighting the intricate interplay between biology and environment in shaping sexual orientation.

Homosexuality is normal within animals if it s normal then it must be genetic the same is for humans
The day when sciences will prove to all of you that humans existed before adam and that homosexuality was normal.during human prehistory you will change your mind

DO NOT follow this article, if allah made you gay it isn’t wrong but don’t act upon it as sodomy is a sin. Homosexuality or sexual identification hasn’t been explicitly mentioned in the quran like some other things but it does exist. Marriage isn’t fard and you shouldn’t marry the other gender and gaslight yourself and smother yourself into being with them and consider yourself ‘fixed’. Sodomy is a sin yes but being gay isn’t even mentioned in the Quran so how is it wrong?!?! Allah DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES. My previous comment was most likely removed. Id like for the one who wrote this to reply to me or contact me and change this article if i win the debate/argument which i have already.

Subhanallahi

Dear Rabbi Haim Sofern,

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your thoughtful work and scholarship regarding Islamic law and its historical relationship with the protection of Jewish and Christian communities. Your efforts to illuminate these complex subjects with clarity, historical perspective, and respect contribute meaningfully to greater understanding among people of different faiths.

At a time when informed dialogue is especially valuable, your dedication to careful study and education helps foster mutual respect and appreciation of our shared history.

Thank you for your commitment to scholarship and to promoting deeper understanding between religious traditions.

With respect and appreciation,
José Orlando Nunes Oliveira Nogueira de Souza

My intention is specifically to thank you for discussing the classical Islamic concept of legal protections (such as the historical status of Ahl al-Kitāb, “People of the Book”), this wording is accurate without making broader historical claims that may be debated.

Good history. In fact, Islam reached Southern Coasts of Indian Subcontinent, Indonesia etc during Prophet PBUH lifetime through traders across ocean. Trade existed in those routes for 1000s of years. So, Muslim traders built early masjids along those routes from Africa, through India, Indonesia, and China. So, well before Islam reached North like Syria, Iraq, Iran etc.

I was looking for something about mercy and I found your article . I believe it’s At-Rahman’s way of answering my question. Will save this and read it again , contemplating on it . Thank you and may Allah gives you HIS mercy

Aoa.
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Zack Polanski did not claim breasts were enhanced with hypnosis … He was told to say it and he regrets it … There is a difference between being told to say something and actually saying it as a belief. He is openly a gay man and so he’s not interested in enhancing any woman’s breasts with hypnosis as he’s not interested in women.

Your are right about Liberal Democrats and Ed Davey is a good politician who speaks up on matters that are important.

The problem with UK politics today is that MPs do not care about the British people regardless of their culture because each of the 650 MPs get £98,000 salary paid by the Taxpayer. They also claim off the Taxpayer the cost of their Council Tax, but those who are hard working who get lesser salary have to pay it and that is unfairness. The MPs do not care about the realities of life for people such as the cost of living crisis as it doesn’t affect them and they did not go into politics to help the hard working people, the unemployed, the ones living in poverty, the old and the disabled … They went into politics as they are self seeking people and wanting to get their £98,000 salary and get the Taxpayer to pay their Council Tax and their heating cost and many other perks and that is what is wrong with the UK politics today as it attracts people who only care about their own ambitions and money they can make as its about greed not concern about the British people.

Beautifully written; both parts. JazakAllah khayr

I performed Hajj with Amanah Tours in 2014. Sheikh Haitham allowed people to cut their hair and get out of the state of ihram before we got confirmation of qurbani.