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The Wisdom Behind Circumcision

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Question:
May Allah keep you safe. What is the wisdom behind circumcision, O Shaykh (may Allah preserve him)?

Answer:
There are many benefits, among them that the private parts are safer from the presence of remaining impurities, such as urine. It may accumulate in the foreskin, and some impurity or dirt may remain in the foreskin. Removing the foreskin cleanses the private parts. Yes.
Source شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من أبواب السواك وسنن الفطرة — islamhouse.com (16:24)

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