Scott Siraj Al Haqq Kugle: 2 books
Homosexuality in Islam
Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Homosexuality is anathema to Islam or so the majority of both believers and non-believers suppose. Throughout the Muslim world, it is met with hostility, where state punishments range from hefty fines to the death penalty. Likewise, numerous scholars and commentators maintain that the Qur’an...
Living Out Islam
Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2013
Muhsin is one of the organizers of Al-Fitra Foundation, a South African support group for lesbian, transgender, and gay Muslims. Islam and homosexuality are seen by many as deeply incompatible. This, according to Muhsin, is why he had to act. “I realized that Im not alone—these people are going through...