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How should I approach my child who is attracted to his fellows?

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31.05.2022

My 19-year-old son says he likes his fellows. He was abused by a man when he was 10 years old and he didn't tell us. He fought within himself and eventually identified and accepted himself as gay. He told us about his situation this year. We did not get angry with him, but we tried to explain that such a thing could not happen. We took him to the doctor, but we could not get a result. As parents, I don't know what we should do and how we should behave. He will start working as an English teacher in another city this year. We don't want him to go, but "I don't want you, I want to live my own life." says. We also told him about the people of Lot and told about their end. He says they are doing this for pleasure, we are doing it by loving each other. Sir, I am very worried about his faith. For Allah's sake help.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.

May Allah help you. Be careful, you must help him in the same way as a person is helped when he is electrocuted. Don't give the impression that you're going over him. Of course, don't neglect him either. Prepare yourself for a long struggle. Be patient. Try to be sweet-tongued. Let him stay on your axis as much as possible, as him gets separated from you or stays away from you, he can bog down deeper in his swamp. Patience and prayer...

Also, try not to spread this situation among your relatives and your environment so that it will be easy to return tomorrow, that is, to repent. I pray for you, may Allah be with you and give you patience.

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