Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Sexual relationships
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When should sexual relationships occur in Islam?

Only within marriage

Homosexuality in traditional Islamic view

Against natural order established by Allah

Why is homosexuality morally wrong (traditional view)?

Cannot lead to procreation and family formation

Homosexuality: choice or inherent (traditional view)

A choice rather than inherent characteristic

Modern Muslim approach to homosexual individuals

Some show greater acceptance and inclusion

Sexual orientation: Modern Muslim view

May not be entirely a matter of personal choice

Allah's response to repentance (Islamic belief)

Willing to forgive those who seek repentance

Adultery (Zina) severity in Islamic law

Extremely serious transgression

Evidence standards for adultery punishment

Very strict standards required

Reward for chastity before marriage

Spiritual rewards

Sexual purity before marriage in Islam

Highly valued in Islamic culture and practice

Non-religious view on sexual relationships

Personal freedom and individual choice

Non-religious view on sexual orientations

Acceptance of diverse orientations as natural variations

Qur'an's role in Islamic sexual ethics

Divine guidance on moral and social issues

Hadith's role in Islamic teachings

Clarify Quranic teachings

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