Homosexuality in Islam: Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims - Softcover

Kugle, Scott Siraj Al-Haqq

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851687017 ISBN 13: 9781851687015

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2010

Synopsis

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 equivocal. This is the first book length treatment to offer a detailed analysis of how Islamic scripture, jurisprudence, and Hadith, can not only accommodate a sexually sensitive Islam, but actively endorse it.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

"A tour-de-force. Presents tricky problems in a straightforward way, without either intimidating readers or dumbing down the analysis. Brings crucial strands of the Muslim intellectual tradition into dialogue with today’s pressing questions about ethics and justice.", Kecia Ali

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1851687017
• ISBN 13: 9781851687015
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352