Guulo Posted December 25, 2011 Salaamu alaikum everyone, I'm joining boards this one and other's of communities of interest for the purpose of a novel I wrote about the subject of same sex love, this moral conflict will tell a narrative from the perspective of a Muslim character. As a Muslim and as a Somali I am well aware of the views on this subject, and I am not interested in the haram and halal debate. We are Muslims and the deen is clear. What I want to do is tell a human story, about a soul that harbors a love for faith and a love that faith forbids, and the choices people make while staying in the fold of shariah as a writer. I found that to be a powerful moral conflict and I have not seen it before in literature. I haven't published yet as I am still working on it, but that is my hope InshaAllah. At the moment I am interested in people's feedback from the different communities presented in the story. So as Muslims and Somalis from all over the world what are your views on this topic and would you read a story like this? I do actually have a blog with 17 chapters of the story already posted, among other posts. I did not find a writing section on this forum and was not sure of the rules so I decided to post the question to all the members. Please remain respectful and don't make this about me, but about the topic. From experience I understand that is very attractive for some people. And If you are interested in the story, the link to my blog is listed under my profile and I am happy to send you a link if you are unable to find. Waad mahadsantahiin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted December 25, 2011 Is the book in Somali or English? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted December 25, 2011 I would read anything and about everything ,,,,,, after all ,,, everything happens in this world. Depends on your presentation and how you put it though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guulo Posted December 25, 2011 @ Che, it's in English, but the main character is a young Somali woman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaMpAgE Posted December 25, 2011 Everything is okay with me, expect same sex, its disgusting and doesn't deserve a mention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted December 25, 2011 Good effort but it could be better if you 'indigenize' the story, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walaalkis Posted December 25, 2011 in all the story telling, why would you choose same sex ? are you affiliated some what to the story ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted December 25, 2011 sh1t happens, as long as u not promoting it... Few years ago, there was a lesbian case in Bosaaso, both arrested and sentencend to death, not sure if it was carried out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalia Posted December 25, 2011 I'd be uncomfortable reading a homosexual male story, in fact I wouldn't do it... However, I would not be uncomfortable reading a lesbian story because it is the opposite gender. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narniah Posted December 26, 2011 Going by the title of this thread, my answer is No. I didn't read the rest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garnaqsi Posted December 26, 2011 Jacaylbaro;767698 wrote: I would read anything and about everything ,,,,,, after all ,,, everything happens in this world. Depends on your presentation and how you put it though. Ditto! Guulo;767696 wrote: Would you read a book about sexuality, same sex love, and of moral conflict? Yes. I've read Maurice after all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdaySomali Posted December 26, 2011 I highly doubt it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted December 27, 2011 Somalia;767742 wrote: I'd be uncomfortable reading a homosexual male story, in fact I wouldn't do it... However, I would not be uncomfortable reading a lesbian story because it is the opposite gender. Say's a lot about you sxb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somalia Posted December 27, 2011 Nin-Yaaban;767949 wrote: Say's a lot about you sxb. Yes, it says I am a male. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
