#54 - On Islamic Sexual Ethics and Gender Norms

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

In this episode, we explore together some of the ripple effects of the sexual revolution and gay liberation movement, discuss the nature of morality in Islam, and introduce relevant sexual ethics and gender norms within Islam based on the male-female dichotomy.
What are some of the tangible effects of the sexual revolution that we witness nowadays? How do we understand morality, sexuality and gender norms within an Islamic framework, and how does that contrast with the modern Western paradigm? Are there Islamic legal exceptions or special considerations for men and women dealing with same-sex attractions and/or gender dysphoria when it comes to matters of morality and behavior with members of one's own gender? These and other questions are explored in this episode.
References used in this episode:
- "Boys will be Boys - Gender identity issues" by Sh. Abdal-Hakim Murad
- "Fall of the Family" by Sh. Abdal-Hakim Murad
- "Gender, Sexuality, Morality and Identity" webinar by Dr. Sharif El-Tobgui

Chapters

1. #54 - On Islamic Sexual Ethics and Gender Norms (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:37)

3. The Sexual Revolution and its Aftermath (00:03:24)

4. Opposite Side of the Coin: Homosexuality (00:11:40)

5. On the Male and the Female (00:18:50)

6. The Nature of Morality and Ethics in Islam (00:30:27)

7. A Separate Fiqh for Same-Sex Attractions or Gender Dysphoria? (00:40:22)

8. Ending Remarks (00:45:50)