![]() Yet the word “transgressions” in the Qur’an can mean something sexual or something non-sexual. Some scholars interpret the “transgressions” in the story of Lut to refer to male homosexuality. God then punished the entire city of Sodom for rejecting their Prophet (Lut) and for “transgressions.” ![]() Later, the men of Sodom threatened to rape Lut’s male visitors, who were angels disguised as men. In the story, the Prophet Lut (PBUH) first advised the people of the city of Sodom to follow God’s path, but they ignored him. You can read key point here but some quotes which stand out are: Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle wrote a wonderful book and essay on homosexuality within Islam and addressed Lot's people. ![]() Please read the Subreddit Rules before posting Discord Link: Visit Mufti Abu Layth Al-Maliki's Q&A Topic Index for answers to various questions. Progressive Islam seeks to curate this conversation in a constructive, tolerant, and peaceful manner. Progressive Islam wishes to further a common understanding among those within the Islamic tradition as well as those outside of it by generating inter-faith dialogue alongside Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, Baha'is, Jains, Sikhs, as well as many other religious faiths not listed here. Lastly, this subreddit values a base-line ethos of religious pluralism. In particular, this includes but is not limited to the continued day-to-day struggles of the Palestinian people, Muslim feminists, Muslim Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM), ex-Muslims and atheists, as well as those of anyone who is suffering, oppressed, victimized, or marginalized for whatever reason no matter their beliefs or identity. Progressive Islam supports non-violent struggles for justice and peace in the world. Secondly, this subreddit is intended for all those who may consider themselves unorthodox. As such, Progressive Islam strives to welcome and accept all sects of Islam no matter whether one is Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Qur'an-only, or any other branch no matter how big or small as well as non-Islamic points of view. Progressive Islam acknowledges that none of us are perfect Muslims and that we sometimes falter in our practices. We seek to foster an atmosphere of understanding, tolerance, and peace between diverse peoples and many unique forms of life.įirstly, this subreddit is intended for all those who may consider themselves Muslims. R/Progressive_Islam is a place for Unorthodox Muslims of all sects and schools of thought.
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