Assessing the Legality of Heterosexual Marriage Among LGBT Individuals: An Analysis from the Perspective of Maqasid al-Shariah

Megat Mukhriz Megat Danuwa, Mohamad Haziq Haiqal Mohamad Dom, Ahmad An-Nazif Ahmad Fuad and Mohd Harifadilah Rosidi
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Megat Mukhriz Megat Danuwa: Faculty of Syariah Law, Islamic Science University of Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mohamad Haziq Haiqal Mohamad Dom: Faculty of Syariah Law, Islamic Science University of Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Ahmad An-Nazif Ahmad Fuad: Faculty of Syariah Law, Islamic Science University of Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mohd Harifadilah Rosidi: Faculty of Syariah Law, Islamic Science University of Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 7, 1797-1809

Abstract: This study examines the phenomenon of heterosexual marriage among LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) individuals through the lens of MaqÄ á¹£id al-SharÄ«Ê¿ah, the higher objectives of Islamic law. Increasingly, LGBT individuals are entering such marriages to conform to societal or familial expectations or to conceal their sexual orientation. This raises critical legal, ethical, and theological concerns, particularly regarding the preservation of lineage (ḥifẓ al-nasl), dignity (ḥifẓ al-Ê¿irḠ), and societal welfare (ḥifẓ al-maslaḥah). The study uses a qualitative methodology to analyse primary Islamic sources, Qur’an, Hadith, classical and contemporary juristic views, official fatwas, and health and social data. The findings indicate that Islamic law permits heterosexual marriage for individuals with same-sex inclinations only if they have not acted upon them and intend sincerely to uphold marital responsibilities. For those who have committed homosexual acts, sincere repentance is a prerequisite. Post-marriage, unrepentant LGBT behaviour renders the union ethically flawed, giving the non-offending spouse the right to seek annulment (fasakh). The study also highlights emotional harm, deception, and increased HIV risk as consequences of such marriages, particularly when entered under false pretences. These realities undermine the intended spiritual and social purposes of Islamic marriage. In conclusion, the study asserts that heterosexual marriage among LGBT individuals is only valid in alignment with MaqÄ á¹£id al-SharÄ«Ê¿ah when entered with honesty, repentance, and genuine commitment. It calls for legal education, premarital screening, and policies grounded in Islamic objectives to address this evolving issue with compassion and clarity.

Date: 2025
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