Islam and LGBTQ w/ Omar Suleiman, Mustafa Umar, Sarah Sultan, & Ubaydallah Evans | Yaqeen Institute

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How can we address LGBTQ Issues as Muslims while remaining faithful? What is our Islamic ethical framework, and how do we offer the proper support needed to our community in an ever changing world? Join Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Mustafa Umar, Sh. Ubaydallah Evans, and Sr. Sarah Sultan for the discussion. 00:00 - 04:20 Introduction 04:21 - 06:59 10 undeniable Islamic rulings related to LGBTQ issues 07:00 - 15:50 10 questions to be addressed regarding LGBTQ and Islam 18:16 - 20:03 How to navigate a changing world as a Muslim 20:04 - 22:42 Differentiating actions from identity 22:43 - 24:40 Standing your ground as a Muslim with Prophetic mercy 24:41 - 26:50 Understanding current social issues 32:32 - 35:34 The urgency to address homosexuality and transgenderism in Muslim communities 35:35 - 40:52 Is revisionism possible in Islam when it comes to homosexuality? 40:53 - 46:41 How does an Imam help someone struggling with SSA or gender dysphoria? 48:36 - 50:20 “I didn’t know if Allah would accept me” 51:30 - 55:30 How to overcome the discomfort of having different values 55:32 - 1:04:20 What to do as a Muslim struggling with SSA 1:04:20 Standing strong on a personal level with your convictions 1:07:10 - 1:09:22 Being uncompromising but compassionate 1:09:23 Du'a Click SUBSCRIBE for more great content! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute! #OmarSuleiman #LGBT #LGBTQ #Yaqeen