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Did the Prophet say "lesbianism among women is zina between them"?

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From an IslamWeb fatwa: > ...At-Tabarani reported in Al-Kabeer, and Abu Ya’la , and As-Suyooti classified it as hasan (good), from Waathilah may Allaah be pleased with him that **the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (may Allaah exalt his mention) said, "Lesbianism among women is Zina (fornication or adultery) between them."** There is also a similar quote at another IslamWeb fatwa . There's another version of the hadith with the same reference: > "Lesbianism by women is adultery between them" -- Habeeb Akande, A Taste of Honey: Sexuality and Erotology in Islam , 2015 (p. 148) **Question**: Did the Prophet actually say "lesbianism among women is zina between them" or words to this effect? I'm wanting to pinpoint this hadith, verify it's legitimate, and check that the translation is accurate. In principle, I could track down Al-Kabeer and identify what it says. However, I don't believe I have access to Al-Kabeer, nor do I speak Arabic. Googling site:sunnah.com lesbianism doesn't give any hits.
Asked by Rebecca J. Stones (21039 rep)
Nov 29, 2016, 12:08 AM
Last activity: Oct 5, 2021, 02:00 PM