What is the ruling on circumcision?

Question : The questioner asks: What is the ruling on circumcision? Is it the same for males and females?

Answer : Yes, circumcision is obligatory, but it is obligatory for males, not for females. The reason for the difference between them is that male circumcision is necessary in order to remove the foreskin on the glans. If this foreskin remains, it harms the person and contaminates him, because urine comes out and stays in it. If it stays there, then when it is squeezed, the urine comes out. Also, it prevents the pleasure of intercourse, as is known by those who do not circumcise. As for the woman, circumcision is a recommended practice (sunnah) for her, because the purpose of it is to reduce the intensity of her desire. Yes.