What’s Wrong With LQBTQ+ In Qatar?

As we all know, Qatar is lined up to host the FIFA World Cup 2022. But behind the event’s splendor, there are many controversies. One of them is the prohibition of all forms of LGBTQ+ symbols. This does not mean banning supporters or members of the LGBTQ+ community from attending matches, but it refers to the attribute that represents LGBTQ+, such as the rainbow flag. Starting from fans and journalists who are prohibited from wearing rainbow colors while watching matches. According to reports, seven national teams were forced to cancel plans to use the One Love captain's armband, which would have promoted diversity and inclusion, at the tournament. The reason Qatar is imposing that rule is deemed to have violated the regulations of the country. As we all know, Qatar is a very Islamic country. In Qatar, there is a law that mentions LGBTQ+ relationships that are considered as an action that violates Sharia law and morals. It can result in fines, imprisonment of up to 7 years, or the death penalty.

There are so many pros and contra to this issue. Even some football players had a protest about this rule. Regarding this ban, polemics arose when Germany, Denmark, and England threatened to leave FIFA if the rules remained unchanged. The German national team took a hand-covering photo before the match started against Japan on Wednesday, 23 November 2022. On another side, The England national team flew to Qatar using a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 jet with a rainbow motif, which is a symbol of LGBT. It is not accidental. The aircraft has been deliberately chosen. The action of the England national team is a form of resistance regarding the ban on LGBT at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

In my consideration, the thing that Qatar does is nothing wrong. Some people may say that we must respect human rights. Of course, we must. But in this case, the LGBTQ itself violated the nature of human existence. Because in my religion, men were created to partner with women, and I'm sure the same is true of other religions. So, in my perspective, LGBTQ+ is not part of human rights. Many people said that Qatar is homophobic. It is not really that way. It is just simply because LGBTQ+ is a deviation.

The society of Qatar is basically against LGBTQ+. Not just the law, but the citizens. On the contrary, the law exists because of its people. In Qatar, there is terrible persecution that is getting worse as the World Cup approaches. And after the World Cup, things will get considerably worse. There is no protection for the LGBTQ+ community. They are powerless. But it was their choice not to take the straight way and live against society. They know that it is very risky but they still live it. With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, they might expect that the world would see them and fight for their rights. But in reality, in addition to increasing support, hate speech also spread. Even their own country is increasingly emphasizing the prohibition of LGBTQ+ there. However, Qatar is not prohibited LGBTQ+ people to see the matches, everyone is welcome. But, do not show that they are LGBTQ+ because that is not needed and has nothing to do with football.

Once again, Qatar is the host and they have rights. All participants must respect the rules of the host. The federation chose Qatar to be the host, they must have discussed this earlier. Or if it is not, they must have to think about this thing since they know Qatar is a very Islamic country and they even have a law about it. Even when FIFA allows the use of LGBTQ+ attributes, they are in a place where LGBTQ+ is prohibited. Where the earth is stepped on there the sky is upheld. If from the beginning they want to promote LGBTQ+ in this event, do not agree to choose Qatar to host it.