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Can an LGBT person be a Muslim?

I am a nonbinary and bisexual person and I want to convert to Islam. Can I even though I'm part of the LGBTQ+ community?


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Reply by sayma

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anyone can convert to islam no matter race or sexuality. However in the Quaran it is a sin to act on like being gay im pretty sure, so you will probably experience lots of judgement and hate but judging is also a sin becausewe believe the only person that can judge you is Allah. but idk


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Reply by ben

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of course you can and if you or anyone you know wants to convert then he/she must do so as soon as possible despite any sins, because no matter what sins are burdening you, being a Muslim is the only way, according to Islam, that you ensure a good place in the afterlife. but remember, openly disclosing your sins or believing that it isnt a sin can take you out of Islam! hold onto the rope of Allah with submission. peace.


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Reply by Nikkie ♡

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You can convert to Islam however you will have to stop being part of the LGBTQ+ community because Islam forbids it, that should not worry you though, once you learn why Islam forbids it you know it’s for your own good. I recommend looking up the story of Prophet Lut (as) to get a better understanding. May Allah(swt) guide you and bless you ♡


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Yes and no. You can be muslim and murder, eat pork, smoke, and drink but its still a sin


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Reply by ray <3

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Yes, as long as you believe in ‎the basics of Islam im pretty sure you’re able to revert.


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Reply by naimestinkt

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Of course you can convert because everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah. Bring lgbtq is something you cant choose, so being gay/lesbian is not haram but acting upon it is. May Allah make it easier for you, because i understand its really hard and a big test from Allah


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Reply by ✧ 𝙈 𝙖 𝙧 𝙯 火だ ✧

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You can certainly still convert to Islam while being part of the LGBT+ community but at some point, you will have to decide which you take more seriously: the desires of this life or the reward of the afterlife.

Your romantic and sexual inclinations are between you and Allah. Being gay in itself is not a sin, but acting upon extramarital or non-heterosexual desires are sins- it's all about your actions at the end of the day. One thing I will say is that sexual/romantic relations that are defined as "unnatural" (i.e. not heteroromantic) do have spiritual and energetic consequences: two AMAB people together or two AFAB people together will tend to experience their powerful spiritual and sexual energy getting "stuck" or "looping" because of the lack of natural masculine/feminine polarity, which grounds energy. This is not to say that every hetero relationship is great and every gay relationship is bad- of course the opposite can be very true and with the correct effort and communication nearly every relationship can work out, but generally speaking these energetic dynamics will create foundations for relationships that will heavily affect them. I work in a gay neighborhood and get along with everyone here, and oftentimes hear of the struggles my LGBT coworkers face in their relationships, which seem particularly intensified and detrimental to their mental and spiritual health.

For reference, I am a straight guy. But I have completely called off any and all premarital relations with women until marriage. It has been a struggle since I am a recent revert and used to live a promiscuous and sinful life- and old habits die hard. But I'm working towards it with sincerity and it becomes easier with time.

May Allah grant you ease in your journey. Just work towards a strong relationship with Allah through sincere effort, and adherence to authentic scripture (Qur'an, Hadith) and all will be will in this life and the next, inshallah.


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