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Fatwa Mengenai Hukum Wanita Menyerupai Lelaki (Pengkid) dan Hukum Lelaki Menyerupai Perempuan (Pondan Dan Mak Nyah)
What is the ruling on women who imitate men (pengkid) and men who imitate women (pondan and mak nyah)?
Short answer
The Perak fatwa rules that pengkid, and men who imitate women (mak nyah or pondan), are 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
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
Gazette evidence in the source: Pk.P.U.21
Summary
The Perak fatwa rules that pengkid, and men who imitate women (mak nyah or pondan), are forbidden in Islam. The ruling covers clothing, appearance, behaviour and sexual inclination. Parents and the Muslim community are required to take the matter seriously and stress education and guidance for children, especially in dress, conduct and appearance, since the phenomenon is contrary to human nature (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, dan lelaki yang menyerupai wanita (mak nyah/ pondan) sama ada dari segi pakaian, penampilan dan gerak laku serta naluri seksual seperti wanita adalah HARAM di sisi Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Hukum Wanita Menyerupai Lelaki (Pengkid) dan Hukum Lelaki Menyerupai Perempuan (Pondan Dan Mak Nyah)”, 10 June 2010. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/20.pengkidpondan.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-pengkid-pondan-and-mak-nyah/