What is the ruling on female circumcision, and does it carry the same ruling as male circumcision, or is the ruling specific to males?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on female circumcision? Does it carry the same ruling as male circumcision, or is the ruling specific to males?
Answer:
Female circumcision is prescribed, but it is recommended. Male circumcision is obligatory, and female circumcision is recommended, not obligatory. It is to be done before puberty, while the child is young. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on female circumcision? Does it carry the same ruling as male circumcision, or is the ruling specific to males?
Answer:
Female circumcision is prescribed, but it is recommended. Male circumcision is obligatory, and female circumcision is recommended, not obligatory. It is to be done before puberty, while the child is young. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [280 -954] ما حكم ختان الإناث، وهل تأخذ حكم ختان البنين أم الحكم خاص بالبنين؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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