![]() ![]() What is the position of Islam on homosexuality? A quick search through Muslim sources renders the answer that homosexuality is overwhelmingly considered haram or forbidden. Scriptural Sodom is a necessary battleground for queer believers of all the Abrahamic traditions (Shannahan, 676). In response, God destroyed them as punishment for their transgressions and disobedience.A Muslim Non-Heteronormative Reading of the Story of Lot: Liberation Theology for LGBTIQ Muslims? The people rejected Lut and threw him out of the city. In another verse, Lut advised them: ‘Of all the creatures in the world, will you approach males, and leave those whom Allah has created for you to be your mates? No, you are a people transgressing (all limits)!’ (Qur’an 26:165-166). No, you are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds’ (Qur’an 7:80-81). He said to his people: ‘Will you commit lewdness such as no people in creation ever committed before you? For you come in lust to men in preference to women. We learn of an entire nation which was destroyed by God due to their obscene behavior, which included rampant homosexuality.Īs a prophet of God, Lut preached to his people. The Qur’an tells the story of the people of Lut (Lot), which is similar to the story as shared in the Old Testament of the Bible. The Qur’an shares stories which are meant to teach people valuable lessons. And We admitted him to Our mercy for he was one of the righteous” (Qur’an 21:74-75). Truly they were a people given to evil, a rebellious people. The Quran says, “And to Lut, too, We gave wisdom and knowledge We saved him from the town which practiced abominations. If one does visit the Dead Sea, it is recommended to spend time recalling the story of Lut, and how he stood for righteousness among his people. Surely! Therein is indeed a sign for the believers.” (Quran 15:75-77) And verily, they (the cities) are right on the highroad. The Quran describes that the site of this punishment has been left as a sign for those who follow: “Surely! In this are signs for those who understand. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, reportedly tried to dissuade people from visiting the sites of God’s punishment: “Do not enter the place of those who were unjust to themselves, unless you are weeping, lest you should suffer the same punishment as was inflicted upon them.” The site of this punishment is now the Dead Sea, standing as a symbol of destruction. According to the Quran, the punishment was to “turn the cities upside down, and rain down on them brimstones hard as baked clay, spread layer on layer, marked from your Lord” (Quran 11:82-83). ![]() God’s severely punished the people of this region for their wickedness. ![]() Lut perservered in preaching God’s message, but found that even his own wife was one of the disbelievers. The people were murderers, thiefs, and openly practiced immoral sexual behavior. The Quran describes the people of Sodom as ignorant, wicked, evildoers who rejected God’s call to righteousness. They are often used in soaps and cosmetics, and several high-class spas have sprung up along the shores of the Dead Sea to cater to tourists.Īccording to Islamic and Biblical traditions, the Dead Sea is the site of the ancient city of Sodom, home of the Prophet Lut (Lot), peace be upon him. The salt and minerals of the Dead Sea have long been believed to have healing properties. Beyond tiny microbes, no life can survive in the water. The fresh water evaporates, however, leaving a salt concentration which is seven times stronger than that of the ocean. It is more of a lake than a “sea,” fed by the Jordan River. It is located in the Middle East, bordered by Jordan, the West Bank, and Israel. The Dead Sea is the lowest surface on Earth, at 400 meters below sea level. According to Islamic tradition, however, it also stands as a sign of God’s punishment. It is visited by thousands each year seeking spa treatments, therapies, and relaxation. With its high mineral and salt content, the Dead Sea is known as a place of healing. ![]()
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