What is the ruling on one who commits sodomy? And what is the authenticity of the hadith that one who commits sodomy is thrown from the highest elevated area?

The questioner : The first question is about the ruling on one who commits sodomy. There is a hadith whose authenticity we do not know; in fact, I do not know its authenticity for certain. It states that one who commits sodomy is thrown from the highest elevated area, and one who commits sodomy with an animal has the animal burned. These are the issues. If you permit, please provide the ruling, if Allah wills.

The Shaykh : First, one who commits such a heinous act must cover himself and not expose it. Then, he must add to that repenting to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). This is done by feeling remorse for what he did, resolving not to return to it, and increasing in righteous deeds. Finally, this is the ruling if it reaches the Muslim ruler who enforces the limits of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). If the news reaches this ruler, he kills this criminal. However, today, unfortunately, there is no one who enforces the limits of Allah. So, it is sufficient for him to do what I mentioned to you just now: repent to Allah, feel remorse for what he did, resolve not to return to it, and increase in righteous deeds.

The questioner : But as for the hadiths, it is not established that one is thrown from an elevated place.

The Shaykh : My brother, may Allah guide you. This is not your job. Your job and my job is the job of the ruler. That is why I told you that there is no one enforcing the limits now.

The questioner : If you would be so kind as to ask another question.

The Shaykh: Yes.