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The Ruling on Female Circumcision

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Question:
In the last question, our brother 'Umar Adam Jum'a from Sudan asks: Is female circumcision a recommended practice (sunnah) or a religious innovation (bid'ah)?

Answer:
Female circumcision is recommended (mustahabb), not obligatory. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh
Source قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7492 — youtube.com (17:16)

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