Homosexuality is defined as : sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sexOriginally Posted by andrewthewarrior, post: 394457
Islam is a complete system rather than just religion with few ceremonial rites, every act that human being can perform can be judge by Islam, and Islam has laid down the criteria whether that act is worthy of praise and reward or it should be subjected to condemnation.
Sex is not a bad thing in Islam, never does Islam discourages sex. Islam has very unique approach towards sex, as Islam is the only religion which not only permits but hails sex as an act of worship. Of course for this Islam has laid to some criteria to benefit human being, as Islam has laid for every other deed which human can execute. Islam has laid some criteria to perform sex, and when it’s done under that permissible boundaries then it is considered as worship and is a subject to praise and reward. If same act is performed outside the boundaries and transgressing the limits then it becomes condemnable and is punishable, as not only it is immoral but also it creates chaos and problems, as extra martial and pre martial affairs are the main reason for divorces etc. Few of the criteria’s which has been laid for sexual activity are as follows.
1. It must be performed only after marriage between husband and wife
2. The marriage must be approved by witness
3. Anal sex is forbidden
4. Sex during menstruation, Hajj, Umra, fasting etc is prohibited
5. Every type of extra-marital and pre-marital affairs are strictly forbidden
6. All types of homosexuality is condemned and strictly prohibited
As your question deals with homosexuality, from above criteria we can derive the Islamic teaching, but below are few verses of Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad SWS which sheds light on homosexuality specifically.
“ Of all the creatures in the world, will ye approach males, And leave those whom Allah has created for you to be your mates? Nay, ye are a people transgressing (all limits)!”(26: 165-166).
“Would ye really approach men in your lusts rather than women? Nay, ye are a people (grossly) ignorant!” (27: 55).
“For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women : ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds.” (7:81).
Bukhari (72:774) - "The Prophet cursed effeminate men (those men who are in the similitude (assume the manners of women) and those women who assume the manners of men,
Reliance of the Traveller, p17.2 - "May Allah curse him who does what Lot's people did."
From the above references we can have the crystal clear view of Islam’s stance on homosexuality.