Week 8: Sexual Ethics in Islam Flashcards
What does the Quran say about men and women?
Th Quran says that they are equal before God and that they are like garments for each other
Why do Hadith only permit sex in marriage?
Sex is a privilege with responsibilities. Sexual intimacy nurtures already strong relationships
Is marriage still relevant in secular societies?
Yes. Not just for tax reasons. It is also a sign of committment
Whta are 2 main difficulties Muslim youth have with dating?
- Cross-cultural tension
- Clash of autonomy and parental expectations
Why do Muslims tend to not shake hands with the opposite sex?
It involves physical contact. As an equivalent, Muslims will place their right hands over their hearts
Why does Islam prohibt anal sex and sex during menstruation?
Could be hygiene related. With modern contraception, these prohibitions may be unncessary
What are the 3 main views of homosexuality in Islam?
- Condeming attraction and relationships
- Condoning attraction and relationships
- Condoning attraction but condeming relationships
What Quranic verse do Muslims most often refer to when condemming homosexuality?
The verse pertaining to the sexually agressive men of Lot
How does homosexuality relate to the Mutazila Creed?
The intermediary position. Homosexuality is a sin but does not put Muslims outside of Islam
What has been the trend of homosexual acceptance among US Muslims?
Growing acceptance. Between 2010 - 2017, acceptance rose from 27 - 52%
Most change among younger generations and university graduates
How does the rate of homosexual acceptance among Muslims compare with that of other religious groups in the US?
Similar acceptance rates
Why could homophobia be interpreted as a cultural issue rather than a religious issue?
The Quran does not explicitly mention homosexuality. Verses referencing queer identities tend to condone them
Why is it odd that some Muslims don’t permit freedom of sexuality?
It is odd because they (more specifically the Quran) supports freedom of religion
Translate ‘Mukhannath’
Men who are not in need of women. Could be a reference to transgender, homosexual, and/or asexual men
Why did Muhammad prohibt a mukhannath from freely seeing his wives?
Muhammad made this prohibition because the mukannath began describing the wives’ appearance to other men
