What is the ruling on befriending a young man who has not yet grown a
beard, or a man from the so-called "third sex"?
Answer
All perfect praise be to Allaah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify
that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad,
is His Slave and Messenger.
There are two cases for young men who are yet to grow a beard:
1- A young man who is not handsome and has no beard and who does
not fascinate those who look at him: The Shaafi'i and Hanafi scholars
stated that they have the same ruling as normal men.
2- A handsome one who may fascinate those who look at him. Such a
young man has two conditions:
- If looking at such a man or accompanying him is not intended
for sexual pleasure, then he takes the ruling of the first case
according to the opinion of the majority of Islamic jurists.
If looking at such a man or accompanying him is intended for sexual
pleasure, then this is prohibited. Even, the Hanafi and Shaafi'i
scholars stated that he must be treated like a woman in this respect.
The term, 'the third sex' applies to the men who act like women in
terms of movements, speech and clothing. It also applies to male
homosexuals. Such persons are found in the West, where the Fitrah
)sound innate disposition( has been perverted and manners have been
destroyed until many people have become like animals or even worse.
This immorality has gone beyond the extremes; they are now protected
by the law. Sadly, some so-called Muslims imitate them.
Such people must be killed, as unanimously stated by the honorable
Companions; however, the ruler or the concerned authorities are the
only bodies entitled to execute this penalty. This is because
individuals are not allowed under Sharee'ah to execute this prescribed
punishment or any other one.
Looking at and mixing with such persons is even more prohibited than
looking at or mixing with charming, beardless young men.
Allaah Knows best.
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Regards,
NAJIMUDEEN M/
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