Being gay in Oman.

• As a teacher, working abroad is an attractive option, however I am worried that, as I am also a young (24) gay guy, possibly aiming to go for jobs in the Middle East might be a problem because of the strict rules in Islam forbidding homosexuality. Can anyone offer any advice / share their experiences?

  08 Apr 2009, 01:25 woodyads

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  Mr. Woodyads,
  
  first let me clarify something, Islam is not against being gay, simply becuase in the dictionary gay means happy!.
  
  but yes Islam takes a strong stance against homosexuality, but if you don't practice your homosexuality here, you will be fine, and you better not be caught doing such a thing,
  
  by the way we are getting lots of gay tourists here from all over Europe and they are doing fine, so you should be fine as well as far as you dont practice it you will be fine.
  
  i would advice you to read about Islam and the Omani culture before taking your decision of accepting the Job

  Saeed Al Balushi, Oman 02 May 2009, 02:56 - Report

• Think Clinton military

  don't ask, don't tell, and don't get caught.
  
  Then its ok. Who can question 2 unmarried male friends sensibly sharing a (locked) hotel room?

  undercover dragon 17 May 2009, 05:01 - Report

• Thanks

  Thanks undercover dragon - a helpful reply! Unlike the passive aggressive one I got first...

  woodyads 17 May 2009, 11:12 - Report

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  ashank4u@hotmail.com 02 Jul 2009, 11:11 - Report