I definitely have sympathy for people who are struggling. I've met with young Muslims who have told me about their struggles.
Hamza YusufThere's no specific punishment in the books of fiqh (Islamic laws) that relate to homosexuality per se. They apply to any illicit sexual relations, including prohibited heterosexual acts like adultery. And the punishments are strong, but they are legal fictions because they are impossible to prove. You need four witnesses to say they witnessed (sexual) penetration. In what circumstances are you going to find someone to testify to that?
Hamza YusufAllah knows exactly what to give you to help you return to Him. The events in your life are purposeful, appropriate & non-random.
Hamza YusufWhen paying charity, one should smile and be humble, allowing the hand of the indigent to be above the giver's hand.
Hamza YusufI think that's deeply rooted in Muslim consciousness, the idea of not submitting to anything other than God. "You can abuse me, but you're not going to win me over. But if you treat me with respect and dignity, I'm going to fall in love with you. I'm going to sing your praises all over the world because you're powerful and you treated me with human dignity."
Hamza Yusuf