New Delhi, June 29: “Homosexuality is offence under Shariat Law and haram (prohibited) in Islam,” Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Darul Uloom Deoband Maulana Abdul Khalik Madrasi said.
Madrasi also asked the Government not to repeal section 377 of IPC which criminalises homosexuality.
His objection came a day after Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily said a decision on repealing the section would be taken only after considering concerns of all sections of the society, including religious groups like the church.
Terming gay activities as crime, Maulana Salim Kasmi, Vice-President of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), said homosexuality is punishable under Islamic law and section 377 of IPC should not be tampered.
–PTI