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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-307: FESYEN DI KARPET MERAH: ANTARA TUNTUTAN SYARIAT DAN REALISASI TEMA
What is the ruling on men dressing or styling themselves like women, including at red carpet events?
Short answer
Imitating the opposite gender in clothing, adornment, speech, manner of walking and physical appearance is forbidden and counted as a major sin, as the Prophet SAW cursed those who do so.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Imitating the opposite gender in clothing, adornment, speech, manner of walking and physical appearance is forbidden and counted as a major sin, as the Prophet SAW cursed those who do so. Fashion is permitted as long as it follows Islamic law, and creative freedom in art and fashion is not absolute. What counts as gender-specific clothing also depends on local custom, with women distinguished by modest covering and hijab.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum tasyabbuh (menyerupai jantina berlawanan) adalah haram bahkan salah satu dosa besar sehingga ia salah satu perkara dilaknat oleh Rasulullah SAW sebagaimana yang disebutkan dalam hadis berikut:
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-307: FESYEN DI KARPET MERAH: ANTARA TUNTUTAN SYARIAT DAN REALISASI TEMA”, 18 February 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6132-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-306-fesyen-di-karpet-merah-antara-tuntutan-syariat-dan-realisasi-tema. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-men-dressing-like-women-red-carpet/