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

by al-Haqq Kugle, Scott Siraj

• ISBN13: 9781851687015
• ISBN10: 1851687017
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: Amazon.Com

Summary

Many Islamic authorities claim that homosexuality is categorically forbidden, but the reality is much less clear-cut. There are no verses in the Qur'an that unambiguously condemn homosexuals, and there are even some that suggest they can be tolerated in Muslim communities. In addition, reports from Hadith that denounce homosexual and transgender persons are of dubious authenticity.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vi
Acknowledgements	p. viii
Illustrations	p. x
Introduction	p. 1
Islam on Trial: A Case Study	p. 15
Liberating Qur'an: Islamic Scripture	p. 33
Critiquing Hadith: Islamic Oral Tradition	p. 73
Assessing Fiqh: Islamic Legal Reasoning	p. 128
Reforming Shari'a: Islamic Ethics of Same-Sex Marriage	p. 187
Reviving Spirit: Islamic Approaches to Transgender Experience	p. 235
Conclusion: Embracing Islamic Humanism	p. 269
Notes	p. 275
Bibliography	p. 308
Glossary	p. 316
Index	p. 322
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