By Al-Haafidh Abu Bakr Muhammad bin al-Hussain al-Aajooree Rendered into English by Mustafa George Deberry This compact yet substantial text dives into the subject's religious and moral dimensions, providing a full knowledge of how Islam sees same-sex partnerships. Understanding Islamic Homosexuality Perspectives Al-Aajooree presents readers with an informative analysis of Islamic ideas on homosexuality in the first portion of this book. To provide a complete understanding of the subject, he draws on Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and ethics. The author emphasizes the foundation upon which Islamic beliefs against homosexuality are formed by quoting Quranic texts and Hadiths (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him). Ethical and Moral Considerations The second section of the book goes into the moral and ethical issues surrounding homosexuality. Al-Aajooree goes into the fundamental values and concepts that underlie Islamic ethics, examining how these ideas apply to homosexuality. Readers learn why Islam deems homosexual activities to be incompatible with these fundamental principles. Pages 131
