FatwaSarawakSocial & Contemporary Issues
HUKUM WANITA MENYERUPAI LELAKI (PENGKID)
What is the Islamic ruling on women who imitate men (pengkid)?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council resolved on 27 November 2008 that a pengkid is a woman who has the appearance, behaviour and sexual inclinations of a man, and that this is forbidden in Islam.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council resolved on 27 November 2008 that a pengkid is a woman who has the appearance, behaviour and sexual inclinations of a man, and that this is forbidden in Islam. Parents and the Muslim community are urged to take this phenomenon seriously. Young girls should be given sound education and guidance on dress, conduct and appearance, since the phenomenon goes against the natural disposition (fitrah) and sunnatullah.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pengkid, iaitu wanita yang berpenampilan dan mempunyai gerak laku serta naluri seksual seperti lelaki adalah haram di sisi Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM WANITA MENYERUPAI LELAKI (PENGKID)”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-wanita-menyerupai-lelaki-pengkid. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-pengkid-woman-imitating-man-forbidden-sarawak/