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#95 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Adakah Liwat Dikira Jimak dan Perlu Mandi Wajib
Is sodomy considered sexual intercourse that requires the obligatory ritual bath?
Short answer
Sodomy is defined as inserting the glans of the penis into the anus of a man or woman, and it is prohibited and cursed in the hadith.
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
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Sodomy is defined as inserting the glans of the penis into the anus of a man or woman, and it is prohibited and cursed in the hadith. The article states that it is ruled as jimak because it involves penetration by the glans or its equivalent, which causes major ritual impurity (junub). Citing Rawdhat al-Talibin, the obligatory bath applies to a man penetrated in the anus and to the parties involved in the penetration.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Merujuk kepada takrifan yang telah dikemukakan, perbuatan liwat juga dihukumkan sebagai jimak kerana ia merujuk kepada perbuatan memasukkan hashafah (kepala zakar) ke dalam kemaluan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#95 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Adakah Liwat Dikira Jimak dan Perlu Mandi Wajib”, 22 September 2025. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2025/09/22/95-taudhih-al-hukmi-adakah-liwat-dikira-jimak-dan-perlu-mandi-wajib/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-sodomy-sexual-intercourse-requiring-ritual-bath/