Indonesian Ulema Council Declares Men Wearing Women's Clothes Haram

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has issued a religious decree stating that it is haram, or forbidden in Islam, for men to wear clothing typically associated with women. This ruling applies even during celebratory events like the Indonesian Independence Day carnivals.

KH Abdul Muiz Ali, Deputy Secretary of the MUI Fatwa Commission, explained that cross-dressing, or 'tasyabbuh,' is prohibited under Islamic law. He emphasized that national independence celebrations should be marked by positive activities reflecting gratitude, such as strengthening unity, contributing to the nation, and engaging in prayer and remembrance. However, he noted that public events like carnivals often disregard ethical and religious norms.

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It is forbidden by law for men to dress or wear attire typically worn by women. The same applies to women dressing or wearing attire typically worn by men.

"It is forbidden by law for men to dress or wear attire typically worn by women. The same applies to women dressing or wearing attire typically worn by men," Kiai Muiz Ali stated, as quoted by MUI Digital. He asserted that this prohibition is based on a sahih hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari, in which the Prophet Muhammad cursed men who imitate women and women who imitate men. This prohibition is absolute, applying in both private and public spaces, including entertainment stages and public roads.

Beyond religious transgressions, Kiai Muiz Ali highlighted the potential social repercussions of cross-dressing in contemporary society. He cautioned that such practices could be exploited to advance hidden agendas related to Lesbian, Gay, Sodomy, and Pedophilia (LGSP). "In the current era, wearing the opposite gender's clothing tends to campaign for LGBT (LGSP) practices, which are clearly forbidden by religion and contradict social norms," he warned.

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In the current era, wearing the opposite gender's clothing tends to campaign for LGBT (LGSP) practices, which are clearly forbidden by religion and contradict social norms.