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Riyad as-Salihin 1631 (Book 17, Hadith 121) #38120
Imitating the Opposite Gender is Cursable

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) cursed those men and women who imitate the opposite gender.

Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah cursed those men who are effeminate, and women who imitate men. Another narration is: The Messenger of Allah cursed men who copy women and cursed women who copy men. Al-Bukhari.
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ لعن رسول الله المخنثين من الرجال، والمترجلات من النساء‏.‏ وفي رواية‏:‏ لعن رسول الله المتشبهين من الرجال بالنساء، والمتشبهات من النساء بالرجال‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
imitation  *  gender  *  cursing  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect gender distinctions , Follow Allah's guidelines , Maintain one's own identity .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us that it is not permissible to imitate the opposite gender. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) cursed those men and women who do so. It is important to remember that Allah has created us in two distinct genders for a reason and we should respect this distinction by not imitating each other's characteristics or mannerisms. We should also strive to maintain our own identity as individuals without trying to copy someone else's behavior or style of dress. Furthermore, we should always remember that Allah knows best what is good for us and He has given us clear guidelines on how we should conduct ourselves in order to please Him.

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