Question
A lesbian wants to embrace Islam. If she believes without practising the teachings of Islam, will her Imaan be valid? Does she have to accept Islam by an imam? What advice is there for her?
Answer
Encourage the woman to accept Islam even if she is a lesbian. There is no need to have an imam for this purpose. She can embrace Islam at your hands, or in the privacy of her home. In our Kitaabul Imaan at the back we have explained the procedure of embracing Islam in the privacy of the home.
Even if she does not practice correctly, it does not matter. Do not hesitate in giving her the Kalimah and a few essential books. Hidaayat comes from Allah Ta'ala, not from our efforts. Along with the Shahaadah, briefly explain the cardinal articles of Imaan and the five fundamentals of the Deen. Then make dua for her guidance. If she is sincere, she will gradually begin to understand the need to practise the Deen. When Allah Ta'ala grants taufeeq, she will understand and abhor the unnatural filth of lesbianism.
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