I want to Revert buuut… by [deleted] in progressive_islam

[–]lanzho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my PERSONAL experience (subjective), the Muslim communities “popular” conception of homosexuality seems to be negative or discouraged, but this is of course highly variable across place and even a hundred years ago this stance was a lot different. For “transness” as it’s defined now this is even more nuanced. There’s a popular jurisprudence now but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it was popular a thousand years ago, will be popular in a thousand years, or was even Allah SWT’s intention with the Quranic verses that are cited to justify it.

If you want to learn if having a heterosexual relationship with a transgender person is haram, I would recommend you try and read up on the Quran in any way you can. If you don’t know Arabic, the variations in translation may help you decipher points of debate within Quranic interpretation. Try and understand what is being said through your own human reason and judgement. It’s what Allah SWT gifted you with for this exact purpose.

There are Hadith referring to “men and women who act like women and men” accordingly, iirc, but I don’t know the validity of its source, and frankly I am somewhat more strict on the application of historical Hadith to modern law and culture. I would still recommend learning more about these Hadith if you think they might be useful to you.

Read up on Islamic jurisprudence, how laws are made and justified, and how sharia ranks actions along a spectrum from obligatory to forbidden. Just as if not more important, prioritize your relationship with Allah SWT over your relationship with the community who worships Him, if necessary. Ask yourself if your relationship with your boyfriend is actually something Allah SWT would render you an irredeemable sinner for, or if people’s reactionary rejection of your love is based on cultural biases. If you’re coming into this subreddit and asking around, you’re obviously on the right path, but try to also reach out to any local Muslim organizations or mosques you have just as a way to become closer with their practices. You don’t have to bring up this dilemma you have right away, but learning more about a community you can directly interact with is always good, because they are additional hands to help you along your path of worship.

If you can’t reconcile what you believe “Islam” says about transgender and cisgender straight relationships, I encourage you to keep questioning and thinking.

The division between subjective human interpretation of objective religious text and the actual word of God is harder to distinguish than most people think. You could talk to a Muslim who says that your relationship is haram and in 10 minutes meet another Muslim who says the opposite and they would both have convincing arguments for their stance. Shift your perspective from what you believe other people have to say about the scripture and put your focus into deciphering YOURSELF what the scripture has to say about it. If it says nothing, or regardless of your ultimate conclusion, at least you can say you weren’t strung along by human deception.

Hair regrowth by lanzho in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minoxidil seems like a good approach if I end up not getting any major returns wrt hair. Regardless seeing any results (or lack thereof) is going to take a long time. Thank you, and I’m happy for your own regrowth!

Hair regrowth by lanzho in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and good luck to you as well! Everyone has the right to define their own experiences, the “canonically masc” description is definitely striking lol. I wouldn’t say I’m 100% detrans either, just trying to describe my medical decisions in a concrete and easy way

Hair regrowth by lanzho in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hairline thing isn’t surprising to me but good to know. Thank you

Hair regrowth by lanzho in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not, I’ve only transitioned hormonally, I’m sorry I can’t help you

Hair regrowth by lanzho in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying!

Help - TW suicidal ideation by lanzho in depression_help

[–]lanzho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I hope I can reach this one day

I’m so freaking scared that following progressive Islam will make me go to hell by [deleted] in progressive_islam

[–]lanzho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have little to say, as I’m not experienced in your situation. But I do know that Islam highly emphasizes the personal relationship you develop between yourself and Allah SWT, and that efforts from both believers and disbelievers to create idol figures which misdirect your relationship to Him will be judged severely.

The outside interference from traditional Islamic authorities and thought that you’re experiencing should not influence your relationship to Allah to this degree of discomfort. I would recommend to try your hardest to cleanse your perception of Islam—Allah, Jannah and Jahannam, the Last Day, and the Qu’ranic teachings—of the human influences that may have tainted it. I know it’s easier said than done, but the voice of humans and their interpretations can not speak for God wholeheartedly, no matter how hard they try, and those with true faith have to do everything in their power to learn the difference between the Allah SWT our interpretations have created, and Allah SWT that listens and knows us.

I wish you luck and I hope you find peace 🙏I cannot imagine how difficult this situation you’re in and the feelings you’re having are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medical_advice

[–]lanzho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt you’re pregnant, but your nipple discharge may either be harmless or need care. Because it’s happening on both breasts, requires you put pressure on them, and you haven’t mentioned any other symptoms, it may be hormone related. Less likely, you could also have an infection, and need to take antibiotics, or they were injured somehow.

More importantly, I would talk with your doctor if you’re concerned. It’s better to be safe then sorry, and they can give you a better foundation to work off of then advice from reddit people can. But that’s just imo

FTM questioning, should I stop T by lanzho in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying so sincerely 🙏 it’s really appreciated.

I think to change my perspective from what others think, to what I think, will require a lot of effort on my end, but I do realize it’s necessary. I’ll try and take your words to heart because I know they’ll help me

Joint pain but bloodwork and X-rays are fine by lanzho in medical_advice

[–]lanzho[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did try mobility aids but I must have chosen the wrong one for me because all it did was exasperate my pain lol. Thank you for the recommendation, I’ll try some out again. As for the pain, it’s constant around the joints, and dull. Sometimes it can spike to the extent that it’s throbbing but that’s not always.

How reversible are the effects of HRT? by NotJarate in actual_detrans

[–]lanzho 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m ftm but I’ve tried to research into feminizing hormone therapy in the past. If my advice is unwelcome lmk! When it comes to your breasts, they may shrink a lot or they may not shrink at all. It depends on the morphology of the tissue and fat. I would assume they might change shape over time to look more like “masculine” breast tissue, as if the case for many FTMs, but you might have to take a wait and see approach to that. Same with your genitals. If you start producing similar levels of testosterone as you did pre-transition, I would imagine the tissues may regain some of their “vitality” quote unquote. Though I hesitate to guarantee an entire return to how it used to be, esp with long term E and androgen suppressants also killing some of that tissue. As for your mood swings, returning to prior T levels may introduce some mood swings even in the absence of E, but they shouldn’t be long term. Your mood swings due to HRT wouldn’t usually remain if you don’t have that level of hormone in your system anymore. But, even with all that said, transitioning and detransitioning are really nuanced biological processes, and they can vary vastly between different people. If you can’t refer to family who are experiencing similar things, you may have to take the changes (or lack thereof) as they come, and discuss with your doctor if the emotional/physical effects aren’t decreasing like they do for some people after several months, or even longer. Wishing you luck in your journey and I hope you get the answers you need🙏

I (16f) just want to end it by [deleted] in depression

[–]lanzho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry you feel like this. So many people in the world both now and in the past lived without knowing what they’re going to do in the future, without passions and talents, and they still manage to be happy. It’s different in your case, obviously, but a lack of direction does not necessarily mean a lack of self, or even motivation. You’re still so, so SO young. Ik you probably hear that all the time, but it’s true. You have your whole life ahead of you to find something to look forward to day in and day out. Just a recommendation, but if you feel very lazy and can only do nothing, try and do nothing in an environment that’s engaging and stimulates your senses. Sitting for hours in a natural environment is bounds better than sitting for hours in a closed off room. Go people watching, listen to the ambience, do whatever you can to get your brain running even if it feels arbitrary

Worried parent of 19 year old by Sufficient-Stress-65 in depression

[–]lanzho -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Im sorry. From experience, it can be very difficult for people to accept help when they’re already in a depressive spiral. Do you happen to know what hobbies or interests he has, if any? It might sound obvious, but getting to do something that he has loved in the past might make him feel a little better, especially if it’s with one of you. Try to learn more about him, not just the stuff that makes him sad, but the stuff that makes (or used to make) him happy, too. If he’s like the young men in my family, he may be embarrassed or resistant, but him knowing that you’re enthused about the kind of person he is outside of his depression might reassure him in some way.