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Hence, the Shafi`i compares the punishment applied in the case of homosexuality with that of adultery and fornication, while the Hanafi differentiates between the two acts because in homosexuality, the anus (a place of impurity) may also be involved while in adultery (and fornication), the penis/vagina (which are reproductive parts) are involved. Some scholars hold the opinion that the homosexual should be thrown from a high building as a punishment for his crime, but other scholars maintain that he should be imprisoned until death. 2
The Hanbalite school of law is "...the most conservative school of Islamic jurisprudence." It is widely followed in the Arab world. Its founder, Ahmad ibn Hanbal (780-855 CE):
"...argued that human reasoning was not a reliable guide to truth and that the Qur'an and the habitual behavior of Muhammad, literally understood, offered sufficient guidance for later practice. As a result, Hanbalites uniformly urged execution, usually by stoning." 3
Al-Fatiha estimates that 4,000 homosexuals have been executed in Iran since their revolution in 1979. 10 public executions of homosexuals were performed in Afghanistan by the Taliban army. 1 The Taliban were divided on the exact method of execution. Some thought that they should be thrown off the highest building in the city; others suggested that they dig a pit beside a wall, put the convicted in the hole, and topple the wall upon them. 3 From various news reports, they settled on the latter.
Books on homosexuality within Islam:
The following books are the result of a search of the Amazon.com book data base for "Islam homosexuality."
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Additional books:
 | Kecia Ali, "Sexual ethics and Islam: Feminist reflections on Qur'an, Hadith and Jurisprudence," |
| Samar Habib, Ed., "Islam and Homosexuality," Praeger (2009)
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| Badruddin Khan, "Sex, Longing & Not Belonging: A Gay Muslim's Quest for Love & Meaning", Bua Luang Publishing Company, (1997).
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| Scott Kugle, "Homosexuality in Islam: Islamic Reflection on Gay,
Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims," Oneworld Publications (2010).
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| Russell Leong, Ed., "American Sexualities; Dimensions of the Gay and Lesbian Experience,"
Routledge, (1995).
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| Stephen O. Murray (Editor) & J Will Roscoe (Editor), "Islamic Homosexualities: Culture, History, & Literature", New York
University Press, (1997). Read reviews or order this book |
| Rakesh Ratti, "A Lotus of Another Color: An Unfolding of the South Asian Gay & Lesbian Experience", Alyson Publ, (1993).
Read reviews or order this book |
| Arno Schmitt & Jehoeda Sofer, Eds., "Sexuality and Eroticism Among Males in Moslem Societies," Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies,
Haworth Press, (1991). Read reviews or order this book
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| Arno Schmitt J Jehoeda Sofer, "Sexuality & Eroticism among Males in Moslem Societies", Harrington Park Press, (1990). Read reviews or order this book |
References used in the above essay:
- Pamphlet by Al-Fatiha at: http://www.al-fatiha.org/
- "Death fall as punishment for homosexuality," IslamOnline, 2003-JUL-22, at: http://www.islamonline.net/
- Paul Varnell, "Punishing gays under Islam," Chicago Free Press, 2001-OCT-21, at: http://www.indegayforum.org/
- Osama Abdullah, "My respond [sic] to the so called 'Houses of Death' to women in Islam," Answering-Christianity, at: http://www.answering-christianity.com/
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