FatwaPenangDress, Awrah & Adornment
GARIS PANDUAN DAN HUKUM BAGI PEMBEDAHAN REKONSTRUKTIF YANG MENGUBAH FIZIKAL ASAL KEJADIAN MANUSIA
What is the ruling and what are the guidelines on reconstructive surgery that alters the original physical creation of a human being?
Short answer
Altering the normal creation of Allah through surgery is prohibited, and reconstructive surgery purely for cosmetic purposes is completely forbidden.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Altering the normal creation of Allah through surgery is prohibited, and reconstructive surgery purely for cosmetic purposes is completely forbidden. Surgery for medical purposes that removes harm and brings benefit is recognised, including cosmetic surgery to cover a defect. Psychological factors may justify surgery with confirmation from a qualified specialist, but this does not cover enlarging or reducing body parts that are already of normal size. The fatwa also sets guidelines, including registered practitioners, patient consent, a high likelihood of success, no less harmful alternative treatment, and benefit to the patient.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pembedahan rekonstruktif yang hanya bersifat tahsiniyat bagi tujuan kosmetik semata-mata adalah dilarang sama sekali.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “GARIS PANDUAN DAN HUKUM BAGI PEMBEDAHAN REKONSTRUKTIF YANG MENGUBAH FIZIKAL ASAL KEJADIAN MANUSIA”, 29 November 2023. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1622. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-reconstructive-surgery-altering-human-creation/