Here are 9 Countries Where Being Gay Is Legally Punishable By Death

Brunei criminalized homosexuality, sparking international uproar. After weeks of protest from world leaders, the Sultanate will not execute homosexuals. Brunei is hardly the only country that persecutes gays and lesbians.

According to an ILGA research on homophobia, certain countries criminalize homosexuality based on sharia. Sharia, which means “way” in Arabic, is not a legal system but a guide to assist people find answers in Islam.

Those who understood sharia this way considered local traditions and customs. AD 700-900. Prophet Muhammad’s death.

The death sentence for homosexuality is based on the Koran, Islamic scriptures, and Prophet Muhammad’s Hadiths. Other stories provide context for a lesser penalty for gay activity. Sharia is based on Qur’an and Hadith interpretations..Read The Complete Original.