There'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 YusufMuslims are peace-loving people generally. Among the young, yes, there are some militant attitudes. But a lot of it arises out of chivalry.
Hamza YusufWhatever is for the sake of Allah will go on and continue. Whatever is for other than Allah, it will end and be severed
Hamza YusufAmerica has an immense amount of power, but it doesn't use it in any benevolent way. It uses it to maintain a status quo.
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