Homosexuality in Islam - Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims (Paperback)

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 and Hadith rule unambiguously against same-sex relations. This pioneering study argues that there is far more nuance to the matter than most believe. In its narrative of Lot, the Qur'an could be interpreted as condemning lust rather homosexuality. While some Hadith are fiercely critical of homosexuality, some are far more equivocal. This is the first book length treatment to offer a detailed analysis of how Islamic scripture, jurisprudence, and Hadith, can not only accommodate a sexually sensitive Islam, but actively endorse it.

General

Imprint:	Oneworld Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2009
First published:	February 2010
Authors:	Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	335
ISBN-13:	978-1-85168-701-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious life & practice > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
LSN:	1-85168-701-7
Barcode:	9781851687015

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