Gay relationship...HELP

[seeking_allah's_help]

salam alykum....

when i was about 11, somthin happened to me and made me feel somthin towards my same sex. this feeling grew untill i am now 20 years.

i had gay relationships (no intercourse...only touching and kissing - excuse my language, but i want to get everything clear) and it was with my closest friend. i want to stop for all the known reasons but he is not willing to, he is still wanting to practice such habits, with others if not with me.

Personally, i have tried alot to be attracted to girls, but i have failed many times. Do you think it is acceptable if i still feel attracted to men but without practicing anything with them?

that person and I are very close, we share evrythin together and we care for each other. I do not want to leave him, i still want to be his friend as we grew together. i want to help him. please give me some advice. note that he says that he was born gay...

my last question is if such sexual relationship with the same sex that do not include penetration is permissable , please proof from the quran will help me alot...

Salam

[Sheikh]

Wa Alaikom assalam,

It is haram to have any sort of sexual relation with the same sex, and with
your feelings you should start working on changing that feeling from being
attracted to men to just socialising and living a normal life, and with your
friends you should always choose a friend that will get you closer to Allah
not away from him and someone that will make you a better person.

And Allah knows better
Sheikh Shady Alsuleiman

24/11/06