When does expiation (fidya) become obligatory for the ambiguous hermaphrodite regarding covering and garments?

Chapter on What the Muhrim Must Avoid and What is Permissible for Him

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 3 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Expiation becomes obligatory if the ambiguous hermaphrodite combines covering his face with a veil or face-covering, AND covers his head or wears sewn garments on his body. This is because in such a state, he cannot be free from being either a man or a woman, necessitating expiation for the ambiguity of state.