Following the legitimisation of same sex marriage in USA, for the first time, on 22 May 2004, Pope John Paul stated, "The Church teaches that the love of man and woman made holy in the sacrament of marriage is a mirror of God's everlasting love for his creation". President Bush is believed to bring about a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage before meeting Pope in June this year. There is a need to comprehend the religious, cultural and social connotations of marriage honestly and neutrally. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that 'men and women are twin halves of each other' which once again reaffirms that marriage is an institutional agreement between men and women; a religious duty and is consequently a moral safeguard as well as a social necessity. It is a social necessity, because through marriage, families are established and the family is the fundamental unit of our society.

From historical perspective, Adam and Eve were created with the concept of procreation of human race; meaning men and women can provide company to one another, love each other, procreate children and live in peace and tranquillity. Underpinning this sacred notion, your views on 'homosexuality' and consequently 'same sex marriage' are contradictory to the notion of procreation of human race. Love, respect and understanding between same sex such as brother-brother, sister-sister, friend-friend and the like is universal and appreciated in all societies; but legitimising same sex relationship to only fulfil biological instincts and lust is purely an act of perversion. Your belief on, 'what is inevitable is going to happen one day' is not debatable'; but should we forget that 'prevention is better than cure'?

We should not be carried away by the fallacy of western society in such matters ; rather being a rational person and a believer, we should be able to completely and correctly contribute to bring about changes those need our attention and involvement. Our religion urges us to control and regulate our desires, whatever they may be so that we remain dignified. We should not be frenetic to inculcate 'malpractice of homosexuality amongst Romans and Greeks'; rather we should try to take lessons from the magnificent contributions of both races towards enhancement of human civilisation. Finally, one would always appreciate simplicity in thoughts and actions; but then our thoughts should be rational and pragmatic that would result in piety and elevation of society and its inhabitants.