Madonna comes to their defense

A Gay couple in the southern Africa nation of Malawi received the maximum sentence of 14 years imprisonment for violating the country's laws against homosexuality.

According to USMagazine:

Tiwonge Chimbalanga, 33, and Steven Monjeza, 25, were convicted of unnatural acts and gross indecency and sentenced to 14 years of hard labor in prison.

Madonna who has adpoted two children from Malawi blasted the court:

"Today, Malawi took a giant step backward. The world is filled with pain and suffering; therefore, we must support our basic human right to love and be loved."

Now Muslim groups are calling the decision by the judge just.

Malawi Muslim leader: Gays deserve "Death!"

From TheTrueReligion:

UMN Intl: We Applaud Malawi for the [Sentencing of Gays]

In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful,

Beloved People of Malawi the Muslim World appreciates your firm stand against sodomy, this immoral, sick, un-natural behavior and twisted act against human dignity cannot be allowed in the world.

Every Government in the Muslim World, and all major countries of Africa applauds you for your firm stand to protect our common cultural grounds.

Homosexuality is unacceptable, both culturally and spiritually it is time the True Believers in the faith stand together to fight against the common evils in the world.

Additionally, a top Muslim cleric applauded the decision. Continuing:

Muslim Association of Malawi chairperson Sheik Yusuf Kanyamula said the court was lenient as the Quran said people who indulged in same sex unions deserved death.

Photo of Muslims marching in Malawi