A 2014 fatwa (religious edict) issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) concerning lesbianism, gay behavior, sodomy, and sexual abuse has clarified Islamic legal perspectives on sexual activity outside of marriage. The ruling, numbered 57 of 2014, details the Islamic legal position on these specific acts. It addresses various forms of sexual conduct not sanctioned within a marital framework. The fatwa provides guidance based on Islamic jurisprudence regarding these issues. While the full details of the fatwa’s stipulations are not outlined in this report, it represents a formal statement on the MUI’s interpretation of Islamic law concerning these sensitive topics. The ruling aims to provide a legal and religious framework for understanding and addressing these behaviors within the Indonesian Muslim community.