Interpretation on Transgenderism
Monday, May 15, 2023
Amar Alfikar has published a book that delves into Islamic views on transgender. Interspersed with recounts of personal experiences, the book sheds light on the realm of transgender.
“I MISS God,” said a caller one evening, sobbing and seemingly struggling to hold back the chest-beating tears. The caller was a transwoman who was in sheer restlessness. Looking for respite, she had tried to perform salat (praying) wearing a mukena (Muslim female praying attire). She said praying in a mukena made her comfortable and eased. Her longing for God was fulfilled.
But it did not last long. When she was doing her prayer the
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