Title: Sex-Reassignment Rules in Shiite Jurisprudence

Sex-Reassignment Rules in Shiite Jurisprudence

The article examines how Shiite Islamic scholars view sex-reassignment surgery (SRS). It reviews religious texts and legal opinions to determine whether SRS is permitted under Shiite law. The study examines Shiʿi Islamic legal opinions on sex-reassignment surgery by analysing religious texts and scholarly rulings. It shows that Shiʿi scholars are divided: some permit the surgery under specific conditions, while others reject it entirely, reflecting ongoing disagreement within Shiʿi jurisprudence.