1. As a base default, the Quran is explicit that mankind has been Divinely created FROM two genders and IN two genders.
2. Our Islamic Shari'ah is inherently gender based, and one finds different rulings for the two genders in many areas of fiqh.
3. The issue of khunthā mushkil (those born with both genitalia) is a rare occurrence and is a very small sub-set of intra-sex individuals, which is itself a very small sub-set of the term 'trans'. Hence it is a mistake to equate khunthā to trans.
4. Feelings that are inherent and innate in a person are not sinful if not acted upon. No one should be made to feel that they are any less of a believer for feelings. What the Shariah forbids is acting on specific feelings.
5. Gender reassignment surgery is a modern medical development. I am not aware of any fiqh council of any of the schools of Islamic law that has approved of it.
6. This is not about preaching *against* anyone as much as it is about preaching *for* Islamic morality. In a liberal society, if others have the right to act & preach as they please, we too must have the right to reclaim Prophetic piety and morality.
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So, this booklet was being distributed for free to the Muslim students at my son's University.
The title of the booklet is 'I'm Muslim and My Gender Doesn't Fit Me'. The basic premise of the book is that gender identity and sexual orientation are choices that each individual makes. The author(s) claim that the Prophet ﷺ accepted trans/gay people and that a Companion known as Hīt and who was trans ('mukhanath') used to be welcome in his ﷺ house (see images). The work, from what I am told, is being distributed across many campuses free of charge.
There is simply too much to unpack in this one Facebook post. A few bullet points will have to suffice for now.
- As a base default, the Quran is explicit that mankind has been Divinely created FROM two genders { O Mankind! We created you from a male and a female } Ḥujurāt:13 and IN two genders, ('...and from the two of them, He spread forth multitudes of men, and of women' [Nisā':1]). There are simply too many verses in the Quran that allude to the two genders; and there is no reference whatsoever in the Quran to anything other than this.
- There are Islamic legal and social rulings based on the two genders, and these run from the beginning chapters of purification all the way to ending chapters of inheritance. Our Islamic Shari'ah is inherently gender based, and one finds different rulings in many areas of fiqh.To claim that gender is an imaginary construct is untenable in light of Scripture, Shari'ah, biology, common sense and the cumulative history of mankind.
- There are some people who are born with both male and female genitalia, and have atypical sex chromosomes, and thus are given specific rulings in the books of fiqh under the topic of 'khunthā' (the actual percentage is around 0.018 %, from which technically the real khunthā mushkil will be a much smaller amount); however, these are specific concessions and ruling for those born with both private organs. As the legal maxim states, "Extraordinary issues do not take on legal rulings" - meaning that something that is extremely rare will not become a default, and remain rare. We deal with rare issues on a case-by-case basis, and don't make a generic rule for all of mankind because of it.
- The issue of khunthā mushkil is related to those who are born with both private organs of similar physical characteristics. This is actually a small subset of the medical category known as 'intersex'. Actually, most people who are intersex (perhaps around 1 % of mankind) can live relatively normal lives and don't even know they are intersex until a medical exam shows them to be; once again, 'khuntha mushkil' is a very small sub-category of intersex.
The term 'trans', however, is much broader, and it is a mistake of the highest magnitude to equate the discussion in the books of fiqh on khunthā as being equivalent to the modern 'trans' category.
- The Shari'ah clearly has the broad outlines of responsibilities of each gender: some of these aspects are obligatory (wājib), others are encouraged, and yet others are permissible and can be negotiated on a case by case basis. Still, overall it is undeniable that each gender has a primary role for which Allah created that gender for; hence the role of the husband is complementary to that of the wife; and the role of the mother overlaps with yet is distinct from the role of the father. Once again, not every aspect of every role is obligatory, but as a base default, we affirm that the Shariah does indeed have gender-based norms. And hence each gender is encouraged to conform to its roles, even as some aspects are negotiable from person to time to place [this is a much larger topic obviously!].
- Feelings that are inherent and innate in a person are not sinful if not acted upon. If a man wishes to act like a woman in dress or speech, or vice versa, these feelings in and of themselves will not be punished, and no one should be made to feel that they are any less of a believer for feelings. We all have our desires and wants, and it is in conforming our desires with the Shariah of Allah that piety is established.However, going out of one's way to act on such feelings, and force an appearance or mannerism that is contrary to one's birth gender is prohibited by the explicit texts of ḥadīth, and the unanimous consensus of the jurists.
- Gender reassignment surgery is a modern medical development. I am not aware of any fiqh council of any of the schools of Islamic law that has approved of it.
- To claim that the Prophet ﷺ accepted trans and gay people and that they were welcome in his house [meaning that he approved of their lifestyle] is a complete and utter fabrication. Hīt is an individual who is mentioned in some hadith literature as being an eunuch or a man who had no desire. Whether he was castrated as a child (which is ḥarām but a common occurrence at the time), or was what we now call 'asexual', (i.e., naturally not having any desires), that is a separate category from the term 'trans', and has nothing to do with cross-dressing or same-sex inclinations. As well, when it was proven that he acted immorally, he was expelled from Madinah.
- This post is not about preaching hatred of any individual. We treat all people as humans and give them the respect and dignity they deserve. And we welcome all those struggling with temptations and desires to our masjids and communities and give them any spiritual help they desire, and accommodate them as reasonably as we are able to. This post is about preaching Islamic notions of morality and gender, and about reclaiming the Prophetic image of taqwa and modesty. Those who espouse liberalism and believe in the freedom of all should extend those same liberal values of freedom to those who don't agree with their versions of morality. If you have the political right to act in a certain manner, allow us the same political rights to preach our versions of morality. Preach whatever you want, and your Creator will be your judge, but when you taint the message of our Prophet ﷺ and distort the Shariah to suit your notions of liberalism, then we cannot remain quiet, and we will strongly denounce your attempts to hijack the Quran and Sunnah.
Tadar Wazir
Some children born with both sex organs, which every developing fetus has before the process of differentiation about 5 months into a pregnancy. And their parent(s) have them changed to what they want while they are still infants, and most do not tell … Show more
Nida Shahrukh
Astagfirullah!!How humanity has morally degraded aches my heart.
JazakAllah Dr.Yasir for always being there to guide us,may Allah keep you safe,healthy and steadfast ameen
Rizwana Khan
Thank you for being one of the few (if only, as far as I know) shuyukh speaking and educating about this issue. In a time of great confusion, such a rational and evidence-based viewpoint needs to be heard, especially by the youth.
Nour S. Langendorfer You and people like you are the reason why people leave the faith. God is about endless love and acceptance, not the hate you're preaching. You should be ashamed.
Sundus Saad Altalib
Is it not perhaps worth having this discussion with this organisation that's publishing these books as well? Since they're spreading untruths as truths, and some are non the wiser.
Ayesha Fozan
What an elaborate, open minded, satisfying explanation. We need more like these to provide a counter narrative that is not outrightly labelled extremist, narrow minded...
Also there is no doubt that these ideas are being normalised subtly yet intention… Show more
Rassel Mohammad
Thank you for bringing these kind of issue in our generation. We may loose some of our brother and sisters who doesn't have proper Islamics knowledge about these issues.
Adnan Atko Kolenović Wasn't there a "traditional" Islamic institute stating "Muslims should support many lgbtq rights"?! What did they and everyone that defended that institute expect!? YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW!
It's too late to wash ones hands from this. Everyone knows whi… Show more
Lavinia Andrada Voinea
How is this possible? Which scholar of Islam approved this booklet? Why are they distributing it without the approval of a Muslim figure of authority?!? This makes me sick and so grateful for living in a Muslim country alhamdulillah!
May Allah protect … Show more
Terry Conry
Those who commit sin in private and declare openly their sinful behavior are cursed by Allah SWT. If the believers are not diligent these evil people will co-opt the deen as they have co-opted the rainbow.
Yvonne Davis
This is a good post. I feel that gender issues should be kept private and only discussed with those who might need to know and who might be able to offer useful medical and spiritual advice. Expecting the rest of us to understand the complicated issues… Show more
Siddiqui Samana
This kind of material is common on college campuses. My daughter received something similar relating to sex and consent from a liberal Muslim and cultural student group when she started school a few years ago. It's important for parents to calmly go ov… Show more
Samina Rahman
Saw a clip from BBC the other day where they brought homosexual people born in conservative families (from all religions backgrounds). They all claimed they were still faithful to their religion, still practicing all rituals....but JUST this one thing … Show more
Isxaaq Cabdiwahab
We can see where they are trying to go with trying to confuse the children but triers dont tire your selves its a faith whose protection has been taken upon the almighty him self through righteous generation
Maruf Morshed
to counter their henious act of preaching falsehood in the name of shariah, we should start distributing our own booklets to these young muslims in college & university.... i fear many of the young generation will go astray if not taken correct… Show more
Joe Baccari
Lol If the youth fall for it is only because people like Yasir Qadhi never made it a priority in their dawa from long time ago to instill in the hearts of the youth who follow them in the millions such principles. YQ comes now to condemn the book? Too … Show more
Imran Abdul Majid
Thank you very much Dr Yasir.
This is a very clear explanation on how Muslims view and handle such "confusing” issues.
May Allah protect us and our children from this tricky and treacherous path.
Suzana Thaker
Astaghfirullah Shaikh, we found out that there are curriculum in schools for children aged as young as 6yrs old about educating them on LGBTQ. Some parents even go as far as seek medical treatment to their children growth in hormones therapy to suppr… Show more
Kay Bee
The trans movement is erasing woman, making us not women or mothers but chest feeders, menstruators, birthing people. You cannot change biology however you dress it up. If you comment any thing differently your a transpose?! a terf, look at jk Ro… Show more
Rageedi Adil Ahad
The question is can the LGBT community respect our differences and beliefs. We don't negotiate when it comes consciousnesses of Allah SWT & his commandments and the Sunnah of Rasullulah SCW.
Ala'a Akef Abu-Rmaileh
Yes it is becoming increasingly difficult about this subject and how to speak out in this growing climate, but all the more reason to be respectful about it, which no one seems to see. The best we can do is be creative and find ways how to evolve as lo… Show more
Maeda Hanafi
When you're in a liberal university, it's really hard to say these things aloud without getting alot of backlash. Many of us keep these thoughts to ourselves just to keep the peace
Mamudou Bah
Beautiful said Ya Sheikh we are living in a dark and scary moment ,May Allah save us and our children, it pains me to see how others lie and associate it with our prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Nora Ak
They are attacking the vulnerable children.... protect your children parents
Umm Ibby
I will always support my LGBTQI brothers and sisters. If they still want to hold on to their deen then I will love them for that conviction. I will NEVER tell them they cannot be Muslim. Allah knows best.
Aasifa Reshi
Do you realise you are othering and triggering the already abused, discriminated communities who are daily battling with suicidal ideation and multiple traumas within their family and society.
Do you know how many trans people are killed and commit s… Show more
Mohammed Sadler
I don't understand the shock and everyone's Doomsday mentality. These issues are nothing new...secular people are not bound by religious boundaries. Therefore as societies change, laws changed based on their ethical and moral considerations. Teach your… Show more
Khalil Menzies
Astagfirullah, anything to try and mess with the ummah. The workers of dajjal never stop.
Hira Khan
So what is a trans person supposed to do if they want to be Muslim? Is it really reasonable to expect someone to suppress how they truly feel about themselves and live a lie for their entire lives? I am not trying to fight or argue, this is a genuine question. I've seen so many people leave Islam because they couldnt make themselves fit. What are they supposed to do? Believe it or not, for a lot of people, these feelings arent choices, they are burdens. And it's easy to say it's a test from Allah, but do we have the right to tell someone else what their test from Allah is and what the extent of their concessions are? Idk, I know there is a lot of hate against the lgbtq+ community here, but I think we forget that they are also human beings and minorities making room for themselves and while we sit here and condemn them to Hell, many of them would jump to a Muslim's defense against a Trumper.
comments:
Zeba Salim Hira Khan These people don't want these people to be part of Islam. If they cannot change themselves, then they will have to leave and have no claim to it.
Hira Khan Zeba Salim it's very easy for someone like me, I was born as someone who fit right within the parameters. Some muslims act like the cognitive reprogramming of your own brain it takes to change oneself like that is so easy lol. Completely changing how … Show more
Ahmad Hussain Abir
They want to live a life based on their vain desires.
What does submitting to Allah even mean then if you think your imagined gender identity matters more?… Show more
Hira Khan
Ahmad Hussain Abir if you believe it is about vanity then I'm afraid you must not be very acquainted with the subject. Atleast in the capacity I am speaking in. Yes for some people it may be about vanity and cosmetic(maybe?), but there are people who a… Show more
Ghanim Khalil
People are what is destined for them. If people leave Islam because their sincere feelings about themselves are a reason to overrule the One Who created them in the first place then that is their destiny. There is no coercion in deen, so if people want… Show more
Maha Khan
Like Dr. Yasir just said, they are in need of counselling and therapy, there is help available in the right places. There are many people struggling with many issues in their life, terrible physical and mental struggles, but the commandment of Allah ap… Show more
Khalfan Cheema Hira Khan I don't think there is an adequate answer anyone has. We have similar discussions in our circles, but there is no real answer. Most of us just want to Believe LGTQ is a choice, which in many it might be, is it mental issue who really knows? Why would any human wants to live as outcast? If it is just desires , why go through all the hardships in society. Non of Abrahamic religions accept them , which makes up majority of world population, then why go through it? If you find answers, do let me know. It is absolutely astounding the discussions folks are having above. If don't adequately answer this question for upcoming generation, I am afraid it will be lost cause.
Adam Mayo
This is a conversation for sure. The problem is not an individual's answer, it's the perspective and experience of the person that is the problem. When you say Allah swt has given specific roles to men, I agree but a little boy that identifies as a girl doesn't want to be neutral. They want to fulfill the role of the gender they identify with. People condemn gender reassignment surgery. They say do you think Allah swt made a mistake. No but when a child is born with a cleft palate or a heart defect, we shouldn't fix that either. If Allah swt meant for them to be healthy and live, then they will by Allah alone. We only want to fix what is socially acceptable to us. If you were one of those people feeling like a prisoner in a body you don't belong in. Living a miserable life, you might feel differently. The problem is not that Allah sees this as wrong, but that you do. If you have cancer then don't seek treatment. Then people say that Allah gave the science and talent to doctors to help people. He also gave it to the doctors who preform gender reassignment surgery. P.s. clearly we are speaking of Sunni islam. In Iran you can get gender reassignment surgery and it has considered acceptable under Islamic law there. You can only feel your own emotions. You can only have your own life experience. Its sad that people are so upset about this book. You're right I think your opinion of what islam is and what actions you should take, are your decision. But meanwhile you are saying they shouldn't have their opinion. If you believe its wrong, then you shouldn't do it. You can even tell others they shouldn't do it. However if a Muslim thinks it okay to do and wants to tell others its ok, they can. Allah swt is all powerful. The creator of everything that is, was, and will be. He doesnt need you to be his own personal police. You are correct there is no compulsion in religion... Unless of course you say so. You want people to let you live and say your opinion but you can't let them do the same.□ comment: YQ doesn't interfere with their 'lifef choice', but he states the clear Islamic message in this regard, and this is what we are entitled to do, and what Allhah has ordered us to do!] Its ignorance. Someone needs a hobby.
Tamara Haynes
Hira Khan How can u believe in Allah and disobey his command. LGBT and Islam doesn't go together. If a man wants to be sinful and follow his desires he is normally quiet about it and angels records it. He doesn't go asking people to accept his sins do… Show more
Shazim Ibrahim
Allah SWT will never give you a burden more than you can bear, Therefore, if you are authentically struggling with a trans issue, then this is your test and you have to deal with it. Not fail it and ask everyone else to accept that.
Haruna Umar Tilahui Hira Khan Islam is not about numbers. Anyone who doesn't conform is as good as wasting his time. We can't say hello to a cow just because we want to eat meat.
Salwa Haithar Hira Khan Islam is about full submission to Allah. You conform to Islam, Islam doesn't need to conform or reform for anyone.
Hawa Bonsu
No matter how much effort the enemies of Islam put into destroying the beautiful image of Islam, success will never be theirs.It is in preparation for the arrival of the one-eyed false messiah that immorality is being promoted with the hope of erasing … Show more
Ismail T. Umar
May Allah reward you for the excellent clarifications on contemporary issues like this . May Allah guide and protect us from those who tries to distort the DEEN to suit their desires...
Mobeen Ahmed
For all of the people favoring the LGBTQ rights. Quran specifically tells us about people of Prophet Lut and tell us to not to go there. Period.
Being a muslim that should be more than enough for all of us.
Farhana Sabir
"If you have the political right to act in a certain manner, allow us the same political rights to preach our versions of morality."
False equivalence, especially with the bit about 'reverse oppression' in your follow-up post. Someone practicing a lif… Show more
Sabri Ben Rommane
Let's be frank here, these people are dangerous perverts who are trying to recruit more innocent ones and especially unsuspecting youth into their perverted folds. This is appalling and the nightmare of any parent.
Also, let's be frank twice, and I say this with the utmost respect. The rapprochement of the Yaqeen Institute with the LGBT movement contributed to this in some capacity especially affecting the Muslim youth's attitude toward this fahisha.
We would never have the same apologetic attitude with people promoting incest or bestiality, so what's the fuss? It's the fashion of the time and some go along with it.
As much as I respect Yaqeen Institute's work immensely, this is a black spot in their CV.
Kudos to Yasir Qadhi as he's been clear multiple times in his lectures on this.
فهيمقاضي
"If we are forced to say 'transwomen are women,' women's rights disappear overnight, and we are left with people's rights," -- Helen Saxby, Writer/campaigner.
Shifa Ghazanfar
This kind of behavior was what led to the destruction of qoum e lout.. yet no one defending these people seems to remember it
Zainab Arshad
Saving this!! My daughter in high school was given similar material! They are shoving it down our children's throats!! My daughter said even the LGBTQ students felt like it was too much.
Aliya Nazneen
Sheikh, you have hit the nail on the head
Very apt, very concise
Excellent, it cleared up so many doubts … Show more
Ramsey Abdallah
I have read some of the comical comments on this post(although not funny at all)
1. It is not YQ's responsibility to raise our children and instill in their hearts anything. He may spend 1 hour or less a week educating them in Khutba. As parents, we …
He may spend 1 hour or less a week educating them in Khutba. As parents, we spend the remainder of the 6 days and 23 hrs around them or with them in our actions, words, thoughts, emotions, and conversations. So we own that responsibility.
2. Exploration is something we are obligated to do as Muslims so long as it doesn't lead us into committing haram.
3. He never condemned anyone for their decisions like one post suggests. He condemns the acts of twisting Islam, the life of the Prophet(PBUH), and the Quran to suit one's needs or to justify one's acts.
4. Islam and the word of Allah does not change with times as laws and society does. It is a constant. Religion is a path of life and a guide to how to live life in accordance to what Allah has ordained for Man and Woman.
5. Instead of being so quick to abandon Allah's creed and attack a respected & esteemed scholar to gain favor with society and social acceptance, learn how best to live your life within society while honoring Allah.
These booklets and pamphlets do nothing but try to cause strife amongst our youth. They purport to speak facts while injecting doubt to cause chaos and rebellion. They are nothing new unfortunately. They aren't the first and won't be the last. It is on us to combat and confront these falsehoods with facts, Akhlaq, and Strength of belief in Allah.
Think about how you will face Allah and explain to Him how you chose to adapt to social norms and change, edit, or modify His words because times have changed. Will it be acceptable to Him?
Do your best to live by Allah's words for your sake and your children's sake. Times will always change, man/woman will always change, and the world will test your faith and beliefs. So long as you believe in Allah as the Constant and His word is the final word. Insha'Allah we shall all be rewarded. May Allah guide us and protect us from those who would try to do harm to Islam.
Nuzra Marikar
Those who espouse liberalism and believe in the freedom of all should extend those same liberal values of freedom with those who don't agree with their version of morality.
فهيمقاضي
Fandah Hamdi
As parents of Muslim children… What are we supposed to do in order to expose the lies that have been made towards prophet Muhammad PBUH ?
Is there a legal action so that these books aren't the norm ?
Parvez Mandviwala
Jazakallah khair. I have benefited a lot from your teachings on homosexuality earlier. This post of yours has helped me understand the issue of intersex, asexual and transexual much better Alhamdulillah.
Sharafadeen AbdulSalam Islam is the last defense line for humanity.
May we all be blessed with what it takes to raise a real home. May His mercy guide our homes right.
Ruffaida Alonto
The best safeguard for the younger generation is the prayer of the older generation.
Tariq Khan
Allah SWT created all things in pairs positive and negative.
Look at it from multiple dimensions, at chromosomal level, hormonal levels, developmental levels, sexual organs development, secondary sexual characteristics development, thoughts and program… Show more
Q-Riz Muneer
Couldn't be much better explanation of the new ideologies about gender fluidity
Diallo Alhoussaine
That is the impact of living in a country where evil is normalized. May Allah make us steadfast on islam.
Jean Yousfi
Allhamdullilahi, as always we can rely on YQ to clarify these issues that we are facing as parents in the western world. May Allah bless and protect YQ and all the other scholars that are sharing their wisdom with the UMMAH.
