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Circumcision for women

· 16 Jumada II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Could you please provide references from the Quran Sharif and Hadith on whether circumcision of women is compulsory in Islam or not? I have heard that it can be harmful and dangerous for women and can even cause death, if not done correctly.

Answer

It is not compulsory, however it is desirable. Refer to Sunan Abu Dawood.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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