
Homosexuality in Islam

When Sufis speak of their love for God, they are not referring to the traditional Christian concept of agape, or spiritual love; quite the opposite. This is a passionate, all-consuming, humiliating, self-denying love. As with Majnun’s love for Layla, Sufi love requires the unconditional surrender to the Beloved’s will, with no regard for one’s own
... See moreReza Aslan • No god but God (Updated Edition): The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
And fight in God’s cause against those who wage war against you, but do not commit aggression—for surely, God does not love aggressors.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan • Quran: A Simple English Translation (Goodword ! Koran)
Ali’s conversion was promptly followed by the conversion of Muhammad’s slave, Zayd, whom he naturally freed. Soon afterward, Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s dear friend and a wealthy Qurayshi merchant, became a follower. A deeply loyal and fervently pious man, Abu Bakr’s first act after accepting Muhammad’s message was to spend his wealth buying and freeing t
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