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FATWA BERKENAAN MUKNANNATH MENURUT FIQH
What are the fiqh rulings on the mukhannath, a man who resembles women, according to the Selangor fatwa?
Short answer
The Selangor fatwa gazetted on 15 April 2025 rules that all fiqh rulings for a mukhannath follow his original gender as a male.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 16
Summary
The Selangor fatwa gazetted on 15 April 2025 rules that all fiqh rulings for a mukhannath follow his original gender as a male. It covers handshaking, which is forbidden if it causes temptation and desire, sexual relations punished as liwat or zina, and living or being alone with a non-mahram, which is forbidden. It also addresses congregational prayer, leading prayer as disliked (makruh), Hajj and Umrah, funeral care, inheritance as a male share, and guardianship in marriage as invalid. A mukhannath is also prohibited from raising an adopted child.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Semua hukum fiqh berkaitan mukhannath iaitu lelaki yang menyerupai wanita adalah mengikut jantina asalnya iaitu seorang lelaki seperti berikut:
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “FATWA BERKENAAN MUKNANNATH MENURUT FIQH”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2025/05/15/fatwa-berkenaan-muknannath-menurut-fiqh/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/fiqh-rulings-on-mukhannath-selangor-fatwa/