Fatwa Number: 658/2012
Issuing Date: 12/11/2012
Mufti: Islamic Fatwa Authority
Issuing Authority: Islamic Fatwa Authority – Palestine 48
Question: What is the judgement on sex correction surgeries i.e. making a Khuntha return to the male or female sex?
Fiqh Rule: Sex change is strictly prohibited for individuals who seek to change their gender solely based on personal preference rather than biological reasons. However, in cases of Khuntha, it is permissible to undergo corrective surgeries for sex correction.