I would really appreciate your feedback on something I'm dealing with. My best friend, who is also Muslim, is gay. She "came out" to me a few years ago. She had been very afraid to share this, and I told her that I still loved her, accepted her for who she is, and would never judge her for it. She has not told her family, only a few close friends.
The thing is, I am completely aware of Islam's stance on this issue. At the same time, I'm very conflicted because I know that my friend hasn't chosen to be this way either. If she could have chosen, I really don't think she would have opted to be gay. Lately however, she has begun sharing with me how she is exploring romantic relationships (with the same gender). And I do my best to listen without judgement, but it also bothers me deep in my heart because I know what Islam says about this lifestyle. I haven't told her this because I don't think that would lead to anything constructive. She can't help who she is, and she very much still identifies as a Muslim, and feels that Islam has room for the LGBTQ+ community.
I'm just worried that by listening to her, accepting her, I might also be partaking in sin from Allah for not saying anything. As a Muslim, do I have a duty to tell another Muslim when they're on the wrong path? But what would I even say? Stop being gay? How would she even do that? I love this friend, but I'm also deeply worried about her hereafter and now mine as well. What do I do in this situation?
Apologies if this was all over the place. My thoughts are in a bit of a jumble right now, and just needed some outside insights.