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Fatwa ID: 08203<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by: Maulana Abdoullah Limvoonheek<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Would be interested to hear some thoughts on the following question:<\/span><\/p>\n

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A question from someone who works as an admin secretary at a private hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They are asking her to move over to the gender reassignment services at the hospital. This would involve her contacting patients, coordinating their care, booking appointments, listing for surgery, etc. She is wondering if it would be permissible or not to work in this gender services department in this way. Any thoughts?<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Allah has made only two sexes: the male and the female. Allah, in His infinite wisdom, blesses a parent with a child of any gender, and we have to accept the decree of Allah.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before answering the question, it is important to note that gender reassignment surgery is forbidden in Islam. It is prohibited for one to change their gender. If a person feels the opposite way, they can consult a psychologist or undergo therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the hadith of Bukhari, it is mentioned:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAllah’s Messenger cursed those men who are in the similitude (assume the manners) of women and those women who are in the similitude (assume the manners) of men.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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As for the question, Islam prohibits assisting in sin, whether directly or indirectly. In the Quran, Allah says:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cHelp each other in righteousness and piety, and do not help each other in sin and aggression. And fear Allah. Surely, Allah is severe in punishment.\u201d (Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:2)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thus, the role mentioned falls under direct involvement, which will be impermissible, as it facilitates the process of something that is forbidden in Shari\u2019ah.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Therefore, we would advise that one seek exemption from such work, and if possible, avoid moving to that department. Alternatively, one should seek an alternative job.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Only Allah knows best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Written by Maulana Abdoullah Limvoonheek<\/span><\/p>\n

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

Darul Ifta Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n

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Surah Qiyamah Ayah 37-39<\/span><\/p>\n

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