KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — A recent decision by the Perlis Islamic authority to ban transgender folk from entering mosques for worship has caused a stir among critics and the gender minority after it sparked other authorities to consider emulating it.
The decree also states that trans women are also able to act as guardians, but only if they dress and act in a masculine manner instead. Both felt that this is necessary to prevent unwanted attention or cause discomfort among other members of the congregation., transgender and human rights activist Nisha Ayub said Perlis’ fatwa has not only further ostracised the community, but also created another layer of fear.
“It also creates a more stigmatised, negative perception from the public and that also fuel more hatred to the community. You have this fatwa that recently came out... does this help? No, it makes the situation more vulnerable towards the community,’’ she said.
The most progressive example is Pakistan, where its national assembly enacted The Transgender Persons Act in 2018, where the Act provides legal recognition to transgenders and prohibits discrimination and harassment while also places an obligation on local governments to provide for the welfare of the community.
Really? Who are they to judge those trans people? At least they are much better than most corrupted officials using religion to manipulate others..
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