Q
What can be inferred about the cultural perceptions of effeminate men during the time of the Prophet (ﷺ) from this narration?
A
that once the Prophet (ﷺ) was in her house, and an effeminate man was there too. The effeminate man
said to `Abdullah, (Um Salama’s brother) “0 `Abdullah! If Ta’if should be conquered tomorrow, I
recommend you the daughter of Ghailan, for she is so fat that she has four curves in the front (of her
belly) and eight at the back.” So the Prophet (ﷺ) said (to his wives) “These effeminate (men) should not
enter upon you (your houses).
said to `Abdullah, (Um Salama’s brother) “0 `Abdullah! If Ta’if should be conquered tomorrow, I
recommend you the daughter of Ghailan, for she is so fat that she has four curves in the front (of her
belly) and eight at the back.” So the Prophet (ﷺ) said (to his wives) “These effeminate (men) should not
enter upon you (your houses).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 5887, Book 77, Hadith 104
Sahih al-Bukhari 5887, Book 77, Hadith 104
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