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Do any Sunni scholars, past or present, consider homosexual acts as major disbelief (kufr akbar)?

Assalamu alaykum. Before reading, I only speak English, so I need some clear guidance on this-this isn't scholarly advice, just me trying to learn. Please don’t take my words as fact; I’m not here to claim anything is kufr. I just want to be thorough and hear both sides. Can someone please share the **names and arguments of ANY scholars**, whether they’ve passed away or are still alive, who believed that the actual act of homosexuality (the physical deed, not just feelings or thoughts) is kufr akbar? I already know it’s haram and I stay away from it, but I need specific scholars and their reasoning. Links would be great because I don’t know Arabic, so it’s hard to search on my own. I’m asking because a student of knowledge mentioned there’s a difference of opinion on this, so I want to understand the arguments from those who say it’s kufr. I came across a translated quote (maybe from Ibn al-Qayyim, who I heard was a student of Ibn Taymiyyah, but I’m not sure if the source is right) that says: "*For homosexuality involves innumerable evil… after that he will become so evil and so corrupt that there can be no hope of his being reformed, and all good is lost for him, and he will no longer feel any shame before Allaah or before His creation… The* ***scholars differed as to whether the one to whom it is done will ever enter Paradise***. *There are* ***two opinions which I heard Shaykh al-Islam*** *may Allaah have mercy on him narrate." (al-Jawaab al-Kaafi, p. 115)* The phrase "will ever enter paradise" makes me think one opinion is that the act itself is kufr akbar, meaning the person who dies without repenting stays in hell forever and never enters Jannah. When major sins are discussed, sometimes they say a person "will not enter paradise," but that can mean not right away-they might be punished first then admitted. But debating if they "will EVER enter" sounds more like a view of kufr akbar, since only non-Muslims never enter Paradise. So I really want to know: which scholars held this view and what were their arguments? A report from Ibn Taymiyyah’s student carries weight for me, but since I don’t speak Arabic, I might be misunderstanding-so I need direct names and proofs. Sorry for the long message, but please just give me the actual answer, not just a reminder that it’s haram. May Allah bless you with Jannah. We know some scholars say certain actions are kufr akbar (like abandoning salah) even if the person doesn’t declare the haram as halal. Is homosexuality one of those acts according to any scholar? **TLDR:** Please give me the argument and names of scholars (if any) who deemed homosexual acts as kufr akbar. If you think there are none, kindly read the full post-I’m not arguing, just trying to be thorough. Please share sources. JazakumAllahu khair! *** I’m just a layman with no Arabic, so don’t treat this as knowledge to spread. I’m only seeking information. Also, I’m not saying homosexuality is kufr akbar; I just want guidance. **Please don’t turn this into a debate about homosexuality-if you are homosexual, I’m not trying to be unfair or hurtful. I’m not claiming it’s kufr, just honestly curious and concerned.** May Allah grant you goodness.

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Brother, this is a sensitive topic. I recall some scholars, like Qadi Abu Ya'la, held that the act itself could be kufr, but I'm not 100% sure. Check his book 'al-Mu'tamad' if you can find it in English.

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Assalamu alaykum. There's a difference indeed. Some scholars, like Ibn Hazm, said it's more severe than zina, but didn't call it kufr. Others, like some Hanbalis, might have considered it kufr if accompanied by istihlal.

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I think you're reading too much into that quote. 'Will ever enter' might mean without punishment, not eternal. Scholars say for major sins, if you repent, you're forgiven. Don't fall into despair, brother.

brother
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Never heard a unanimous view calling it kufr. Major sin, yes, but kufr? Scholars differentiate. Maybe some extreme positions from early scholars, but I'd stick with mainstream: haram, but not disbelief.

brother
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Check out Ibn Taymiyyah's 'al-Istiqamah'. He discusses severe sins and iman. Not sure if he explicitly says it's kufr, but he might have hinted. Also, read al-Dhahabi's 'al-Kaba'ir' for context. JazakAllah khair.

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Ibn al-Qayyim's text is deep. The phrase 'will ever enter Paradise' is serious. Might be referring to the view that those who don't repent are considered outside Islam, like the Khawarij said about major sins, but need a mufti to clarify.

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Ya akhi, the closest I've seen is from some early Hanbali scholars who said leaving salah is kufr, but for homosexuality? Not exactly. They feared it corrupts the fitrah so deeply that one might die without iman, but that's different.

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Bro you're asking a heavy question, but I get it. I've heard some Hanbali scholars considered it kufr akbar based on the story of Lut's people being destroyed completely. Allahu a'lam.

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