How can one get rid of feelings of love towards a person of the same sex, which cause distress and depression, knowing that these are non-lustful feelings and do not involve ill intent?

Attachment to someone you love is not a simple problem but a malady that must be eliminated. Despite the Sharia’s encouragement of brotherhood and love for the sake of Allah, this kind of attachment is blameworthy and one of the snares of Satan that distracts the heart from its Lord. It may lead its possessor unknowingly into the shirk (polytheism) of love. This relationship often turns into enmity and hatred, fulfilling the words of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Love your beloved moderately, for he may become your enemy one day. And hate your enemy moderately, for he may become your beloved one day."