FatwaNegeri SembilanSocial & Contemporary Issues
Wanita Menyerupai Lelaki (Pengkid)
What is the ruling on pengkid, women who imitate men?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that pengkid, meaning women who adopt the appearance, behaviour and sexual inclination of men, is haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that pengkid, meaning women who adopt the appearance, behaviour and sexual inclination of men, is haram. The majority of scholars agree that Islam prohibits men imitating women and women imitating men, including in hairstyle, adornment, appearance, speech and dress. The community is urged to guide girls in dress, conduct and appearance, as this phenomenon goes against natural disposition and sunnatullah. The fatwa has not been gazetted.
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 agama.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Wanita Menyerupai Lelaki (Pengkid)”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/wanita-menyerupai-lelaki-pengkid/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-pengkid-women-imitating-men/