Not easy. In fact, impossible for most gays. Which means they have to try harder, pray harder – or drift from the Faith. For Christians there are the more liberal churches, also called “inclusive”. Not an option for gay Muslims, I deduce from your postings.

Our differences are irreconcilable, Rasheed, but thanks for the debate! Salaam.

No mosque should close its doors to any person of faith, regardless of what they feel inside. Indeed, even if they are living the ‘gay’ life, so long as they do not spread discord in public.

We have discussed at length on this site the problems with the “gay Muslim” concept. For example:
http://gaymuslims.org/2006/01/26/gay-muslim-gay-muslim/
See also:
http://gaymuslims.org/2009/04/15/is-there-a-place-for-gay-muslims/

It saddens me when churches/mosques/synagogues close their doors to homosexual men and women who still have faith. Over the years the concept of ‘gay and Christian’ has gained widespread acceptance. Can ‘gay and Muslim’ not be tolerated? Open that door, Rasheed!

You ask me to judge a particular couple when God is the real Judge, while we can only state the generalities based on the revelation. If they are not Muslims, that is far more relevant to the question than anything else. As for the one who’s still alive, he’s certainly not doomed as he can still repent if he chooses to. Excuse my brevity, but I think the question is somewhat misplaced.

Best wishes.

Yes, men (and women) have been “cured” of homosexuality, but many more have not and would not want to be. Is there no ‘liberal’ theology in Islam? I know that gays are widely perceived to be promiscuous, and promiscuity (gay and straight) is sinful in almost all religions, but must a monagamous gay couple also be condemned?

I have a 95-year-old neighbour here on the UK south coast who had a loving relationship with his ‘other half’ (as he calls him) for 72 years until his partner died. Do you say they are both doomed to Hell?

The door to faith is wide open, and the door to sin is also there but behind it is Hell. Someone who has same-sex attractions should follow the path of truth and piety, and that way will achieve the best of this life and the Next.

Almighty God continues to have mercy on even the worst of sinners, as manifested in His giving that sinner time to come back to Him, to repent and be enveloped in His Love. This is better than a hedonistic pseudo-theology.

Fundamentalist Christians quote the Old Testament where homosexuality is condemned as an “abomination”. Jesus is not recorded as having passed a judgment on this issue, but many Christian theologians have found a way to welcome gays into the faith. Is it not possible for a man (or woman) to be gay AND a good Muslim? Must the door to Faith be closed rather than open?

Incidentally, Tamwar, the geeky brother of Syed, was given a nice line yesterday. He said, “Your family should love you regardless.”

To which I’d like to add that “God should love you regardless.” Or is that not possible?

P.S. I don’t usually watch Soaps, but this storyline has got me hooked! I’ve known many gay (or bisexual) Muslims who struggle with their consciences. It’s just as hard for gays in other faiths.

But you can call Islam a “fascistic cult of homophobia” or whatever you want, but you’ve just slammed the door of dialogue in your own face.