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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on female circumcision?

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Question:
What is the ruling on female circumcision?

Answer:
It is permissible to circumcise a female, but without extravagance. It must be done by a woman who is skilled in circumcision, known as the *khafidhah*, a woman who is skilled in circumcision.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم ختان الإناث؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com

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