Do homosexuals avoid zina in the same way?

In Islamic teachings, the concept of zina (unlawful sexual relations) is strictly prohibited for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation. The Qur'an emphasizes the importance of guarding one's chastity and refraining from illicit sexual behavior. For instance, it clearly states: And come not near unto adultery. Lo! it is an abomination and an evil way. 17:32. This directive applies universally to all Muslims.

Regarding homosexuality, Islamic teachings, as reflected in both Sunni and Shia sources, categorize same-sex relations as a form of zina. For example, in a narration from Al-Kafi, it is reported that Once, a man asked abu ‘Abd Allah, or abu Ibrahim, ‘Alayhim al-Salam, about women who practice women homosexuality (lesbianism). He (the Imam) was leaning, he sat straight and said, ‘They are condemned, the one on her as well underneath her until she moves out of her clothes, the rider as well as the one being rode. Allah, most Blessed, most High, the angels and those who possess divine authority condemned them, as well as I and all remaining in the backs of men and wombs of women condemned them. It by Allah is greater fornication. No, by Allah there is no repentance for them. May Allah destroy Laqis, daughter of Satan who brought it.’ The man said that it has come from people of Iraq. He (the Imam) said, ‘No, by Allah, it was in the time of the Messenger of Allah, O Allah, grant compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause, before Iraq was there and about them the Messenger of Allah has said, ‘Allah has condemned transvestites (men who pretend to be like women and women who pretend to be like men)’ Al-Kafi 188:10173.

Similarly, in a narration from Sahih al-Bukhari, it is noted that The Prophet cursed effeminate men (those men who are in the similitude (assume the manners of women) and those women who assume the manners of men, and he said, 'Turn them out of your houses.' The Prophet turned out such-and-such man, and 'Umar turned out such-and-such woman Sahih al-Bukhari 72:774.

These teachings indicate that homosexual acts are considered sinful and equivalent to zina, thus reinforcing the expectation that all individuals, including those with same-sex attractions, should strive to avoid unlawful sexual relations.