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The author reflects on questions about whether a person can be both Muslim and gay, noting that while homosexuality has traditionally been viewed as prohibited in classical Islamic scholarship, it does not nullify one’s faith per se. They discuss arguments by queer Muslim scholars like Scott Kugle who suggest that Islamic law should adapt to modern understandings of sexuality, but contrast this with traditional interpretations that see same-sex acts as forbidden based on the Qurʾān and prophetic teachings. The piece ultimately calls for Muslims to treat individuals with kindness and wisdom while upholding what the author sees as established moral teachings on sexual conduct.
The author reflects on questions about whether a person can be both Muslim and gay, noting that while homosexuality has traditionally been viewed as prohibited in classical Islamic scholarship, it does not nullify one’s faith per se. They discuss arguments by queer Muslim scholars like Scott Kugle who suggest that Islamic law should adapt to modern understandings of sexuality, but contrast this with traditional interpretations that see same-sex acts as forbidden based on the Qurʾān and prophetic teachings. The piece ultimately calls for Muslims to treat individuals with kindness and wisdom while upholding what the author sees as established moral teachings on sexual conduct.