The Authenticity of the Hadith: Circumcision is a recommended practice for men and an honor for women
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Question:
May Allah bless you. What is the ruling on the authenticity of the hadith: "Circumcision is a recommended practice for men and an honor for women"?
Answer:
This is a hadith narrated by Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) from Hajj al-Malikh ibn Usamah from his father. It was also narrated by al-Tabarani from Shaddad ibn Aws and Ibn Abbas, as mentioned by al-Suyuti in al-Jami' al-Saghir, and he graded it as hasan (good) (may Allah have mercy on him). This indicates that it is more emphasized for men, but it is recommended for women, and it is more emphasized for men. Yes.
May Allah bless you. What is the ruling on the authenticity of the hadith: "Circumcision is a recommended practice for men and an honor for women"?
Answer:
This is a hadith narrated by Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) from Hajj al-Malikh ibn Usamah from his father. It was also narrated by al-Tabarani from Shaddad ibn Aws and Ibn Abbas, as mentioned by al-Suyuti in al-Jami' al-Saghir, and he graded it as hasan (good) (may Allah have mercy on him). This indicates that it is more emphasized for men, but it is recommended for women, and it is more emphasized for men. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من أبواب السواك وسنن الفطرة — islamhouse.com (26:11)
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