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Were the immortalized youths created to satisfy the sexual desires of homosexuals in Paradise as a reward for their patience and avoidance of sins in this world, or is there another category of beautiful youths designated for them?

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This misconception, propagated by some atheists, about the existence of "ghilman" (youths/boys) in Paradise for committing indecency with them is false. Islam prohibits homosexuality and considers it a major crime. Allah punished the people of Lut for their heinous act. The verses cited by the atheists (Al-Waqi'ah: 17-21, Al-Tur: 24, Al-Insan: 19) describe the "immortal ghilman" as servants of the people of Paradise who circulate among them with food and drink, not for committing indecency. Interpreters have unanimously agreed that they are a special creation designated to serve the people of Paradise, having no connection whatsoever to what these atheists have fabricated.

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