Muslimat NU Highlights Homosexuality Phenomenon Among Teenagers and University Students

Yuminah Rahmatulloh, the Coordinator for Da’wah and Community Development of PP Muslimat NU, stated that homosexual behaviour and various forms of sexual orientation deviations are prohibited in Islamic teachings. Consequently, she argued that prevention efforts must be implemented from an early age through the strengthening of religious education, appropriate family parenting, and a clear understanding of sexual identity for children.

Yuminah explained that within Islamic tradition, there are several terms related to sexual behaviour and orientation. These include ‘liwat’, referring to male-to-male relations, and ‘sihaq’, referring to female-to-female relations. Additionally, there are terms such as ‘tanut’, describing men behaving like women, and ‘tarajul’, relating to women behaving or appearing like men.

“All of these lead to sexual orientations that are considered inappropriate according to Islamic teachings. In Islam, these acts are forbidden and prohibited,” Yuminah stated when contacted on Wednesday (3/6/2026).

She added that, beyond contradicting religious teachings, homosexual behaviour is still considered taboo by the majority of the Indonesian population, which upholds religious values, ethics, and social norms. “Indonesia is a country where the majority of the population is Muslim and still holds strongly to ethical values and community norms. Therefore, such behaviour is viewed as inappropriate and forbidden in Islam,” said the Psychology Lecturer from UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.

Addressing questions regarding the appropriate forms of da’wah (preaching) and guidance for teenagers and university students, Yuminah assessed that the phenomenon of deviant sexual orientation cannot be viewed through a single factor alone. According to her, various factors contribute, ranging from psychological, biological, and social aspects to environmental influences.

Therefore, the approach to preaching and guidance must be carried out comprehensively, involving families, educational institutions, religious leaders, and the social environment. “One of the most important aspects is correct parenting based on Islamic values. Children must receive religious education from an early age because the family, especially the mother, serves as the first school (madrasah) for a child,” she concluded.