Children playing the part of the opposite gender during a play
Question
Taking into consideration the Ahaadith prohibiting a man adopting the dressing of a woman and vice versa, will it be permissible for a girl to take on the role of a boy/Moulana in a play?
If the play includes girls acting out the parts of a bride and groom, a Moulana performing the 'nikah' etc., can this be permissible?
Answer
Both are cursed, whether a person dresses up like the opposite gender or does a play behaving like the opposite gender. Both are under the curse.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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