In this materialistic age when everything is

being sacrificed at the altar of 'freedom',

the world from east to west, is witnessing a
total collapse of morality and decency.
Virtue is portrayed as evil while sins of
every type are being glamourised so as to
seem acceptable to society.
But the saddest part of this is that while the
Muslims were supposed to lead the world
out of this turmoil and offer it lslaam as the
only solution to its problems, they have
begun to embrace the bankrupt ways of
those who are themselves groping in the
darkness of ignorance. Unfortunately many
of the abominable practices found in the
West and other non-Islamic societies are
creeping into Muslim societies. May Allah
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protect us!
This book, based on a pamphlet distributed
by the General Presidency Department of
the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention
of Vice, Saudi Arabia, discusses the issue of
homosexuality and lesbianism in Islaam.

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INTRODUCTION
Allah ta'aalaa, through His infinite Mercy and Grace,
has created the human being as the "most noble and
honourable creation". If he adorns himself with the
noble character and teachings of the noble Prophet
sallallahu alayhi wasallam, he surpasses even the
angels in honour. O n the contrary, if he neglects the
beautiful teachings of Islaam, he will stoop lower than
the animals in disgrace. Despite all apparent enjoyments
and life of glamour, he will be nothing more than a
corpse shrouded in beautiful and expensive clothing.
Living in the Western society, it becomes extremely vital
to realise this fact and hold fast to the Rope of Allah
ta'aalaa by following the beautiful teachings of our
beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
From amongst the calamities facing the Muslim Ummah
in this day and age is accepting the Western culture as
the way of life. This Western culture is one where virtue
* When our decree issued, We turned (the cities) upside
is portrayed as evil, and evil as an acceptable item of
society. T h e media; television, newspapers and
magazines play a very important role in influencing the
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viewers and readers to accept their way of life. As a
consequence, the Muslim, who was supposed to have
been a beacon light for those wandering in the darkness,
and a guide for those who have gone astray, has himself
began wandering in the wilderness of the immoralities
of the local population. Indecency, promiscuity,
obscenity, selfishness, cheating, etc. are not seen as evils
in the society we live in and being affected by them is
inevitable if measured precautions are not taken.
One great evil being promoted is the filth of
homosexuality. Islaam being a natural religion, Allah
ta'aalaa has declared this unnatural act as unlawful.
Moreover, no divine religion permits sexual pleasure
being derived from the same sex- man from man and
woman from woman. This evil and shameless mischief
is greatly disliked by Allah ta'aalaa. His Curse descends
upon those who fulfil their desires by indulging in this
vice. T h e very first community involved in this
shameless act were the people of Loot. Allah ta'aalaa
engulfed them with disaster and punishment, which
stands as a warning for all to come until the Day of
Judgement:
down, and rained down on them brimstones hard as
baked clay, spread layer on layer, marked withfire in
the Providence of thy Lord (for the destruction of the
wicked). And they are never far from the wrongdoers.
(Glorious Qur'aan: 11:82/83)

Allah ta'aalaa has mentioned this incident on various
occasions in the Qur'aan, and the style everywhere is
highly admonishing.
Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has also
condemned such persons though various Ahaadeeth to
the extent that committing this unnatural act with one's
wife has also been prohibited. If this is the case with
one's own wife, how would it ever be permissible for a
man to derive sexual pleasures from another man or a
woman from another woman.
T h e Islamic Da'wah Academy has published this
article, prepared by Shaykh Shu'ayb Ahmad, based on a
pamphlet distributed by the 'General Presidency
Department of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention
of Vice', Saudi Arabia, to bring awareness amongst the
Muslims living in the Western society, so that they may
realise the evil harms of this filth and safeguard
themselves from the Wrath of Allah ta'aalaa.
Remember, success lies only in fulfiling the Commands
of Allah ta'aalaa as shown by the beloved Rasool
sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
Muhammad Saleem Dhorat
Leicester UK.
3rd Jamaadiul Aakhir 1421
31st August 2000
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THOUGHTS AND CONCERNS I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH
YOU, MY DEAR BROTHER', THE MUSLIM YOUTH
My Respected Brother-in-Islaam
Assalaamu 'Alaykum wa rahnlatullahi wa barakaatuh
In the spirit of Islamic brotherhood and in keeping
with the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhamrnad
sallallahu alayhi wasallam who has said, 'None ofyou
has Imaan (Faith) until he loves for his brother what
he loves for himself', please allow me to offer to you
the following words of advice:
Every true believer living in this world fears the Wrath
and Punishment of Allah ta'aalaa. Are you safe, 0 my
brother, from the Punishment of Allah ta'aalaa? T h e
question each one of us has to ask himself is; would
you like to be amongst those who will be punished
tomorrow, on the day in which neither wealth nor
children will be of any benefit except to that person
who appears before Allah with a pure heart? Would
. you be happy if your soul were reduced to the lowest
position after Allah had created it in the best of
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1 Although the masculine gender has been used in this book, it applies
generally to both males and females alike.

Allah ta'aalaa has mentioned this incident on various
occasions in the Qur'aan, and the style everywhere is
highly admonishing.
Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has also
condemned such persons though various Ahaadeeth to
the extent that committing this unnatural act with one's
wife has also been prohibited. If this is the case with
one's own wife, how would it ever be permissible for a
man to derive sexual pleasures from another man or a
woman from another woman.
T h e Islamic Da'wah Academy has published this
article, prepared by Shaykh Shu'ayb Ahmad, based on a
pamphlet distributed by the 'General Presidency
Department of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention
of Vice', Saudi Arabia, to bring awareness amongst the
Muslims living in the Western society, so that they may
realise the evil harms of this filth and safeguard
themselves from the Wrath of Allah ta'aalaa.
Remember, success lies only in fulfiling the Commands
of Allah ta'aalaa as shown by the beloved Rasool
sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
Muhammad Saleem Dhorat
Leicester UK.
3rd Jamaadiul Aakhir 1421
31st August 2000
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THOUGHTS AND CONCERNS I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH
YOU, MY DEAR BROTHER', THE MUSLIM YOUTH
My Respected Brother-in-Islaam
Assalaamu 'Alaykum wa rahnlatullahi wa barakaatuh
In the spirit of Islamic brotherhood and in keeping
with the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhamrnad
sallallahu alayhi wasallam who has said, 'None ofyou
has Imaan (Faith) until he loves for his brother what
he loves for himself', please allow me to offer to you
the following words of advice:
Every true believer living in this world fears the Wrath
and Punishment of Allah ta'aalaa. Are you safe, 0 my
brother, from the Punishment of Allah ta'aalaa? T h e
question each one of us has to ask himself is; would
you like to be amongst those who will be punished
tomorrow, on the day in which neither wealth nor
children will be of any benefit except to that person
who appears before Allah with a pure heart? Would
. you be happy if your soul were reduced to the lowest
position after Allah had created it in the best of
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1 Although the masculine gender has been used in this book, it applies
generally to both males and females alike.
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forms? Would you allow yourself to be disgraced in
front of the whole of mankind and the entire creation
oil the Day of Qiyaanlah (Reckoning)? Certainly you
would not like any of this to happen to you!
Please let me share with you some brotherly advice
regarding just one evil that has become so widespread
today especially amongst the youth. I know that
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there may be many questions roving in your mind
regarding this evil:
Is it so grave that we should discuss it?
* What is the solution to it?
How can we save ourselves from it?
What are the harms and consequences of it?
Do not be too hasty for soon you will find answers to
all your questions.
My Beloved Brother! You are certainly aware that the
sin of 'rlomosexualityis haraam. But do you know how
serious this crime is and just how despicable it is in
the Sight of Allah ta'aalaa? Just imagine, my brother,
that when it is against the very nature of man, nay
even of animals, what is the position of the person
who indulges in it! Is such a person unaware that
Allah ta'aalaa - in all His Grandeur, Might and Power
- is watching him while he indulges in this haraam
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act? Is he not aware that Allah ta'aalaa has the power
to send down upon him a swift and severe
punishment or even seize him while he is involved in
it? What will his position be when he appears before
his Rabb (Sustainer) on the Day of Qiyaamah?
And such is the Grasp of your Rabb when He
seizes a community while it transgresses!
Certainly His Grasp is very painful. (1 1:102)
Let us now look at a few verses of the Qur'aan, some
Ahaadeeth, narrations of the Sahaabah radhiyallaahu
anhum and sayings and verdicts of the 'ulamaa
regarding the sin of homosexuality or sodomy.
Thereafter, let us see what are some of the diseases
that spread as a result of it as well as some solutions.
May Allah ta'aalaa grant us the ability to follow His
Guidance and the Sunnah of His beloved Prophet
Muhammad sallallahu aluyhi wasallam.
Our beloved Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi 7uasallam
said, 'Certainly the thing Ifear most on my Um*mahis
the (wicked) practice of the people of Loot.' (Tirrnizi,
Ahmad, Ibne Hajar Haythami)
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'Ali Ibne Abi Taalib radhiyallahu anhu relates,
'Whoever allows himself to be used sexually (by
becoming a homosexual or sodomite), Allah ta'aalaa
will expelfrom him the (natural) desire for women.'
Najeeb as-Sirri rahmatullahi alayh says, 'They (i.e.
our pious elders) would even dislike looking at
handsome young boys.'
Once Abul Aswad rahmatullahi alayh brought a
letter which he showed to one of his students and
said, "I bear witness that this letter was dictated by
'Ali Ibne Abi Taalib radhiyallahu anhu to Abul
Aswad. It reads, 'When men will sexually satisfy
themselves with men 'and women with women, then
earthquakes will occur, faces will become transformed
and stones will rain down from the skies."'
Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has also said
'May Allah curse him who does what the people of Loot
alayhis salaam did.' (Ibne Hibbaan)
He has also said, 'Lesbianism by women is adultery
between them.' (Tabraani)
A LESSON
FROM HISTORY
It is a well-known fact that when this wretched
disease spread among one nation in the past, 1411ah
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ta'aalaa caused punishments to rain down from the
skies upon them. Allah mentions their story in many
places in the Qur'aan. At one place, He says,
And (We also sent) Loot (as a Messenger).
'Behold, he said to his people, do you do what is
shameful even though you see (that it is wrong;)?
Would you really a@roach men i n your lusts
rather than women? Nay, you are a grossly
ignorant fleoflle!'
But his people gave no other answer but this:
They said, 'Drive out the followers of Loot from
your city. These are indeed men who want to be
clean and pure!'
But We saved him and hisfamily except his wife:
We destined her to be of those who lagged behind.
And We rained down o n them a shower (of
stones). 14nd evil was the shower on those who
were admonished (butfailed to heed). (27:54-58)
Yet in another place, Allah Most High says:
Do you af$n-oach the males of humanity, leaving
the wives Allah has created for you? But you are
a people who transgress. (26:165 6.1 66)
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From the first verse, we learn that these people had
themselves admitted that the family of Loot alayhis
salaam who had Imaan (belief in Allah) was decent,
chaste and morally pure. They also acknowledged
that the family of Loot alayhis salaam refrained from
this filthy practice. They realised this since it is
natural for every person to immediately recognise the
pure way of life inspired by Allah ta'aalaa when they
see it and also to make out any type of unnatural and
perverted behaviour.
In the Tafseer (commentary) of these verses it is
mentioned that the people of Loot ulayhis salaam
were practising both homosexuality and lesbianism.
When Allah decided to punish them, He commanded
Jibra'eel alayhis salaam to lift the village of Loot
alayhis salaam to the extent that the angels of the first
heaven (sky) could actually hear the barking of their
dogs. Jibra'eel alayhis salaam then turned them over
and dropped them from this tremendous height.
Thereafter, Allah ta'aalaa caused scorching hot stones
to rain down upon them. This is how this nation
ended up being an example for the rest of mankind
until the Day of Qiyaamah.
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Imaam al-Aajuri rahmatullahi alayh has said, "Allah
ta'aalaa has informed you about the despicable act of
homosexuality committed by the people of Loot
ala3lhis salaam and how H e punished them by first
snatching away their eyesight. Jibra'eel alayhis
salaam was then instructed to uproot their cities with
all the inhabitants until they were high up into the sky
and then turn over their cities upon them. Thereafter
they were pelted with stones of clay."
Such was their punishment that not a single citizen or
traveller could save himself from the stones and from
being completely destroyed.
It is said that they were four million in number. (Ibne
Katheer pg. 471 Vol. 2)
Let us reflect! Why did Allah ta'aalaa punish them so
severely in such a manner that H e had never
punished any other nation before? Surely their sin
must have been really serious for Allah ta'aalaa to have
punished and destroyed them in this way.
I
f DISGRACE
IN THIS WORLD
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T h e acts of homosexuality and lesbianism are
certainly a perversion and a serious deviation from
the inherent nature of man. These acts of defiance
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against human nature are also even viler and uglier
than adultery. There is consensus among both
Muslims and the followers of other religions that
lesbianism and homosexuality are evil and filthy
practices. This is why it is not surprising to find that
Islaanl so vehemently prohibits it and adopts such a
harsh attitude against it.
T h e punishment awaiting such people in the
Hereafter has already been explained, but what about
their punishment in this world?
Since such type of behaviour was previously totally
unknown to the Arab people, there is no record of any
such incident having occurred during the time of
Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam or that he
was faced with a case of this nature. However, it has
been confirmed that Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi
wasallam said, 'Kill the one who sodomizes and the one
who lets it be done to him.' (Tirmizi)
It is established that once Khaalid Ibne Waleed
radhiyallahu anhu found a man in the frontiers of
Arabia marrying another man in the way a woman
marries a man, so he wrote about it to Aboo Bakr
radhiyallahu anhu. When Aboo Bakr radhiyallahu
anhu consulted with the Sahaabah, 'Ali radhiyallahu
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anhu, who was the severest in his condemnation of it
said, "Only one out of the many nations had indulged
in it and you all know how Allah ta'aalaa had dealt
with them. I feel that he should be put to death for the
commission of such a vile act." So Aboo Bakr
radhiynllahu anhu wrote back to Khaalid
radhiyallahu anhu who then ordered for his
execution.
Ibne Qassaar and Ibne Taymiyyah rahmntullahi
alayhimaa have said, "All the Sahaabah radhiyallahu
anhum were unanimous that such a person should be
put to death."
Jaabir Ibne Zayd radhiyallahu anhu used to say,
"The prohibition against anal intercourse is far more
severe than the prohibition against illegitimate sexual
intercourse (with a woman)."
ITS
DANGERS
IN THIS WORLD
Among the evil consequences of this sin are the many
, deadly and contagious diseases that result from it.
Some of these illnesses are such that medical science
- with all its might, power and advanced technology -
has failed to combat or even fully comprehend it, let
alone curing it. Certainly no one is able to rise above
the Will of Allah ta'aalaa and escape His Wrath!
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Some of these fatal diseases are:
AIDS: As yet, no cure has been found for this disease.
It is contracted and spread by various means, but the
original cause has been unanimously accepted as
perverted sexual acts like homosexuality.
Gonorrhea: This causes inflammation of the
testicles, blockage of the urethra, inflammation of the
joints and sterility.
Syphilis: This is a type of venereal disease commonly
known among the Arabs as 'The English Disease'
since its origin lies in European societies where free
intermingling of the sexes and immorality is rife. It
results in insanity, paralysis, blindness and other
nerve disorders. It can also lead to blood vessel
damage and death.
Genital Ulcers: This disease causes inflammation of
the lymphatic glands. It also gives rise to chronic
festering of tumours, inflammation of the urethra,
severe pain in the joints and swelling of the limbs.
Hepatitis B: Its symptoms include fever, fatigue,
nausea and jaundice. It results in chronic hepatitis or
1'iver cancer.
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These are only a few of the many deadly diseases
caused by perverted sexual behaviour. Could anyone
ever desire contracting any of them?
May Allah ta'aalaa protect all of us from all types of
evil!
My beloved brother! Practising complete Islaam is
certainly the key to our success in this world and the
Hereafter. Islaam has provided us with the solution to
problems in every sphere of our lives. Without doubt,
the road to saving ourselves is simple and as clear as
daylight - and it is to keep ourselves far away from
such grievous sins.
The following are some methods, the adoption of
whom will enable and help you to do this:
1 Make tawbah (sincere repentance) to Allah and
turn to Him submissively.
2 Stay away from the conlpany of evil people or
friends who glamourise and glorify those deeds
and things that are sinful and make them appeal to
you. The company that the youth keep plays the
greatest role in either reforming or corrupting
them. Therefore, choose for yourself the company
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of righteous people who will be of help and benefit
to you in matters of your Deen as well as your
worldly affairs.
3 Keep yourself away from all those things that
arouse the passions. Refrain even from looking at
beardless, young lads or even their pictures. This
will include the viewing of all types of films,
magazines, etc. as you will find them invariably
brimming with such pictures.
4 Make every effort to get married in order to remain
pure and chaste and respond to the call of our
beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam who
has said, "0 assembly of youth! Those of you who
have the means to get married, should do so. And
whoever is unable to do so, must keep fasts, for this
is certainly a protection for him." Bukhaari,
Muslim
5 Fast excessively in order to suppress the carnal
desires. Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam
has said, "Certainly Shagtaan circulates in (the
body ofl man like theflowing of blood. So, subdue
him by keepingfasts." Bukhaari
6 Spend your spare time in activities that will benefit
you in some way, because the mind of an idle
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person becomes the target of sinful thoughts
whispered by Shaytaan and your nafs (the driving
force towards evil found within human beings).
AND FINALLYMYDEARBROTHER,0 YOUTH!
What is the person who indulges in this evil waiting
for? Is he waiting for the moment when death will
suddenly overtake him while he is busy committing
this sin? Has he given any thought to the condition of
his father who had worked so hard to earn a living in
order to bring him up and to see to his needs? How
proud his father used to be of him when he was young
and what expectations did he have of him. Has he
thought about the condition of his mother who spent
long restless nights awake for the sake of his comfort?
Is he now going to repay them with shame and
disgrace. Or, is he waiting for death to overtake him
while he is in the act of this despicable sin? Death
certainly does not fix a time with us nor does it
postpone its arrival for anyone, whether young or old!
My dear brother, this precious life is a special gift
from our Beloved Creator to us so that we may
perform virtuous deeds and gain His Pleasure. In
fact, the principal motive behind everything that we
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do should be the Pleasure of Allah - and this is the
real meaning of success. Allah tells us:
But the Pleasure of Allah is the highest
achievement: This is the greatest success.
(Glorious Qur'aan 9: 72)
Our life in this world is also a test from Allah. He has
placed us in this world and created certain desires
within us. But He has not made this world the place
for the fulfilment of our desires. Here, we must fill our
hearts with the Fear of Allah and suppress our own
desires and give priority to the Wishes and Orders of
Allah over our own desires. In return for this, our
Allah has promised to reward us with Jannah, the
everlasting place of indescribable beauty and
happiness that He has reserved for us in the Afterlife.
And for them who had feared standing before
their Rabb (Sustainer) (on the Day of
Qiyaamah) and had restrained (their) soul from
lower desires, Certainly Jannah will be their
abode. (Glorious Qur'aan 79:40-41)
And since Jannah has been created as the actual place
for the satisfaction of all our desires, everything there
will be according to our wishes. Allah promises:
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Therein shall you have all that your souls shall
desire; therein shall you have all that you askfor!
A hospitable gift from One Oft-Forgiving, Most
Merciful! (Glorious Qur'aan 41 :31-32)
In conclusion, my dear brother, I hope I have been
able to illustrate clearly, yet briefly, the Islamic view
regarding this sin and some of its harms so that it may
serve as an eye opener for those not involved in it and
a means of earnestly repenting to Allah ta'aalaa for
those who have fallen into this trap of Shaytaan.
It is now your duty, my beloved brother, to inform
each and every youth of the dangers of this vice and
earn abundant rewards from Allah ta'aalaa.
I ask Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Powerful to grant
all of us the ability to turn to Him in repentance, and
to make what I have written and you have read, a
witness in our favour and not against us, for Allah
Alone grants the Muslims the ability to do what is
beneficial for them.
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