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What is the Islamic position on hermaphroditism?

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Misc. Fiqh

Question

Can such a person be a Muslim?I have read that the private which is more functional decides the sex of the person.What about surgery in this case is it allowed?

Answer

1. The dominant private part will determine the sex of the person. The obsolete private part may be removed through corrective surgery.

2. What is your doubt regarding such a person being a Muslim.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
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