what does the quran say about homosexuality

The Quran addresses homosexuality primarily through the story of the people of Lot (Lut), who engaged in sexual acts between men. The Quran explicitly condemns such acts as sinful and transgressive. For example, Surah Al-A’raf (7:80-81) states: "And (remember) Lot, when he said to his people: ‘Do you commit the worst sin such as none preceding you has committed? Verily, you practise your lusts on men instead of women. Nay, but you are a people transgressing beyond bounds.'" This passage clearly portrays homosexuality as a major sin. Additionally, some Islamic scholars interpret other verses and Hadiths to similarly condemn homosexual acts. One Hadith cited says the Prophet Muhammad cursed those who commit the act of the people of Lot. The consensus among traditional Islamic scholars is that homosexuality is forbidden, a major sin, and a disobedience to Allah that incurs His displeasure. This interpretation is consistent with historical and classical Islamic views, as reflected in Quranic commentary and Islamic jurisprudence. However, it is also noted that the Quran does not mention the word "homosexuality" explicitly; rather, interpretations and terminology developed later to address same-sex acts. Some modern interpretations vary, with some Muslim scholars and activists arguing for a more nuanced or different understanding, but the orthodox Islamic position remains clear in prohibiting homosexuality. In summary, the Quran condemns homosexual acts as sinful based mainly on the story of the people of Lot, and this interpretation has been supported by traditional Islamic teachings and scholarly consensus over centuries.