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Homosexuality in Islam
Scott Siraj Al-Haqq Kugle
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Description for Homosexuality in Islam
Paperback. Presents an analysis of how Islamic scripture, jurisprudence, and Hadith, can not only accommodate a sexually sensitive Islam, but actively endorse it. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HRHP; HRLM7; JFSK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 436.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851687015
SKU
V9781851687015
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About Scott Siraj Al-Haqq Kugle
Scott Kugle is the first Muslim to publish widely on the issue of homosexuality and Islam. An independent research scholar in Islamic studies, he has previously held positions at Duke University, the University of Cape Town, and Swarthmore College.
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