"Gender Dysphoria and Islamic Perspective of Gender-Related Issues"

Abstract

Human beings are the noblest among all creatures. Quran discusses men & women and does not mention the word Eunuch ((مخنَّث but the hadith elaborates on the third gender, which is called Eunuch. Beyond the gender reality, every human has equal rights to existence and mutual respect, and it is the fundamental right of every living being to be treated well, whether they are animals or humans. The Quran clearly says that every soul is the creation of the Almighty. وَيَسۡـئَلُوۡنَكَ عَنِ الرُّوۡحِ ؕ قُلِ الرُّوۡحُ مِنۡ اَمۡرِ رَبِّىۡ وَمَاۤ اُوۡتِيۡتُمۡ مِّنَ الۡعِلۡمِ اِلَّا قَلِيۡلًا‏. "And they ask you concerning the Ruh (the Spirit); Say: The Ruh (the Spirit) is one of the things, the knowledge of which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you have been given only a little". This paper is divided into Six Sections. The first part is the Introduction. The second part discusses the differences between Hermaphrodite, Intersex, and Transgender and their types. The third part will highlight Queer Sexuality and Issues of Gender Identity. The fourth section will highlight Social Structure & Psychological Issues related to Intersex and Trans bodies. The fifth section will elaborate on the Islamic point of view in light of the Quran o Sunnah, the Fatawa of Muslim Jurists & Scholars, and the Inheritance Issues. The last part will be based on Conclusions and Suggestions.