Is Gender Change Permissible?
Regarding the point that Nikah is one-half of the faith, this statement is not true considering the guidance provided in Quran and Sunnah. Nikah is an encouraged (mustahab) act, not an obligatory act like Salah, Fasting etc. Therefore, there is no question of losing one-half of the faith. For further insight on this matter, please refer to the video below from 20:58 to 22:37 https://youtu.be/3kfdJeY-9As?t=1258