LGBT: An evaluation of shariah provisions and the laws of Malaysia and Nigeria
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) is prohibited by the major religions in the world as it is not only a sheer violation of marriage institution but also disrespect for human being as it contradicts the very nature of man’s creation. The mental, emotional and physical completion of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English English |
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Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah, Malaysia
2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/64691/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/64691/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/64691/1/LGBT.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/64691/7/64691_LGBT_%20An%20Evaluation%20of%20Shariah%20Provisions%20and%20The%20Laws%20of%20Malaysia%20and%20Nigeria_WOS.pdf |
| Summary: | Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
is prohibited by the major religions in the world
as it is not only a sheer violation of marriage
institution but also disrespect for human being as
it contradicts the very nature of man’s creation.
The mental, emotional and physical completion
of the human race is generally achieved through
the combination of a male and a female. LGBT
however is based on a refutation of this obvious
fact, and goes against the laws of procreation.
While some countries have legalised LGBT
many still consider it abnormal, irrational,
unethical and unacceptable to their religious
principles, culture and tradition. LGBT is
totally against the Malaysian and Nigerian
culture, tradition, belief, faith and religion.
Malaysia has taken strict measure not to allow
LGBT although some have contended that the
prohibition of it infringes basic principles of
human rights. It is also a punishable crime both
under syariah law. Having said the above, this
paper therefore discusses the ethical and legal
issues surrounding the LGBT and the Islamic
viewpoint on the LGBT sexual activities. The
social effect of LGBT to the institution of
marriage is also discussed. Throughout the
discussion and analysis, the qualitative and
quantitative methods were applied. The test
samples and data are taken from selected
Malaysia and Nigeria respectfully. In the end,
useful suggestion and solutions were suggested
on the LGBT in the interest of society at large. |
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