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Hi~Thanks for your question.My views will always align with Islam on matters like this, and it’s an issue that’s often handled horrendously- something which I’d like to send my apologies for on behalf of the Muslims who don’t realise manners is a pinnacle of their faith.Homosexuality- as per the action, is prohibited in Islam.Having thoughts and desires- this can’t be helped. We all have thoughts and desires, and Allah is forgiving of that. It’s the action that makes the difference.As Muslims we believe that limits have been set in certain areas of life as a test to us, to test our obedience. Will we choose Allah over the world? Will we choose Allah over ourselves?

Islam does have a place for people who are gay- it’s maybe not an easy place, and perhaps a lot of ignorant Muslims have a lot of prejudice, but there is a place.

We believe that when you are fighting an inner battle, which many of us do, Allah has knowledge of itAllah knows when you are resisting something for His sake, He knows when you are struggling, He knows the absolute strength and suffering it might take.For every breath that a person takes that they are struggling and resisting for Allah, then inshaaAllah (God willing) this is a reward.Imagine a reward for every breath. A reward that not many others can get or comprehend. The harder it is to give something up, the larger the reward.

As far as marriage? You might not be able to marry a lover.What about protecting a widow? What about struggling together with another person of the opposite gender who’s also gay? What about keeping someone vulnerable safe through marriage? Someone who’s being abused by an awful family?What about marrying someone who is aesexual and taking the burden of sexual expectation away from them?What about someone who can be your best friend in the whole world.You might not be able to marry a lover-But you do not have to be alone.

As the prophet ﷺ said “Love for people what you love for yourself ” [Ibn Majah]

So if you really call yourself their friend, would you like them to go Hellfire?