What is deviant behavior and deviation, and why do men turn to feminine behavior and women to masculine behavior?
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The imitation of men by women and women by men is forbidden and an abomination, and its perpetrator deserves the curse, according to the of Ibn Abbas. This deviation from human nature has many causes, including poor upbringing, weak faith, and psychological complexes. If the deviation results from an inherent natural disposition, there is no sin upon one who strives to control their behavior to align with their sex. This deviation reaches its peak if it leads to other forbidden acts such as sodomy (homosexuality among men) and lesbianism (homosexuality among women).
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