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Faiths & Beliefs | Feb 08, 2026 | 1 min read

Is Role-Playing as an Otherpaw Allowed in Islam ?

Question

So im thinking to become an otherpaw, but ive been told many times that it was haram. Please help me so i can know if i can be one or not. but also I do not want to become a therian because those people think god put them in the wrong body. the entire reason I been thinking to become a otherpaw is just for roleplaying and maybe just maybe just wear a tail and MAYBE a mask

Islamic Ruling & Answer

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If “Otherpaw” is only for fun or role-play, and not a belief, then it is not disbelief.

Still, it is better to avoid such games, because they can slowly lead to imitation and identity confusion.

Being a Therian (believing you are an animal)

 Not allowed in Islam.

Reference :

“We have created humans in the best form.”

(Surah At-Tin 95:4)

 

“Whoever imitates a people becomes one of them.”

(Sunan Abu Dawood, 4031)

Answered by

Mufti Tosif Qasmi

February 08, 2026