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Hukum Wanita Menyerupai Lelaki (Pengkid)
What is the ruling on Muslim women who imitate men, known as pengkid?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that being a pengkid is 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
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that being a pengkid is forbidden in Islam. A pengkid is described as a Muslim woman who has the appearance, mannerisms and sexual inclination of a man. The decision was made at a meeting dated 18 March 2009.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pengkid, iaitu wanita Islam yang berpenampilan dan mempunyai gerak laku serta naluri seksual seperti lelaki adalah haram di sisi Islam.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Wanita Menyerupai Lelaki (Pengkid)”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/hukum-wanita-menyerupai-lelaki-pengkid/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/selangor-ruling-muslim-women-imitating-men-pengkid/