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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-363 : HUKUM PENYERTAAN INDIVIDU DALAM PERTANDINGAN RATU CANTIK TRANSGENDER
What is the ruling on an individual taking part in a transgender beauty pageant?
Short answer
Imitating the opposite sex (tasyabbuh) and changing one's gender are forbidden and count as major sins cursed by Allah.
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
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Imitating the opposite sex (tasyabbuh) and changing one's gender are forbidden and count as major sins cursed by Allah. Taking part in a transgender-based contest is also forbidden even if the participant has not changed gender, because it indirectly shows support for the programme. Supporting, encouraging or promoting the transgender lifestyle is likewise prohibited as facilitating and encouraging sin.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Selain itu, penyertaan mana-mana individu dalam pertandingan berteraskan transgender adalah haram, sekalipun individu berkenaan tidak membuat sebarang pertukaran jantina.
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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-363 : HUKUM PENYERTAAN INDIVIDU DALAM PERTANDINGAN RATU CANTIK TRANSGENDER”, 3 September 2026. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/6675-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-363-hukum-penyertaan-individu-dalam-pertandingan-ratu-cantik-transgender. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-joining-transgender-beauty-pageant/