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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-564 : HUKUM ISTERI REDA SUAMI JADI MAKNYAH
What is the ruling on a wife consenting to her husband becoming a transgender woman (maknyah)?
Short answer
Tasyabbuh, meaning men imitating women or the reverse, is forbidden and counted among the major sins, as the texts mention God's curse on those who do it.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Tasyabbuh, meaning men imitating women or the reverse, is forbidden and counted among the major sins, as the texts mention God's curse on those who do it. A wife who approves of her husband's forbidden conduct is also sinful, following the principle that approving of sin is treated like committing it. She should advise her husband to abandon the wrongdoing, in line with the duty to prevent evil according to one's ability.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum tasyabbuh adalah HARAM bahkan salah satu dosa besar kerana telah sabit nas-nas al-Quran dan Hadis bahawa Allah SWT melaknat orang yang melakukannya.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-564 : HUKUM ISTERI REDA SUAMI JADI MAKNYAH”, 29 April 2021. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4758-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-564-hukum-isteri-reda-suami-jadi-maknyah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-wife-consenting-husband-becoming-maknyah/