Publications by authors named "Sirajuddin Shaikh"
Article Synopsis
- - The traditional gender binary in Islamic societies influences religious obligations, legal proceedings, and family responsibilities, particularly regarding parenthood and inheritance rights.
- - There is a growing challenge to this binary concept, driven by social movements advocating for gender fluidity and individual choice, which raises debates around intersex and transgender rights in the context of Sunni Islam.
- - The article concludes that Shariah law is more accommodating towards intersex individuals, viewing their condition as a physical impairment, whereas transgender individuals, seeking to change their assigned gender, are recommended for psychological support and rehabilitation instead of simply embracing their gender identity.
