The Lawfulness of Circumcision for Males and Females

Question:
What is the ruling on female circumcision, given that it is the prevailing custom among us?

Answer:
Female circumcision, in the prescribed manner, is a recommended practice (sunnah), whereas male circumcision is obligatory. Circumcision is one of the characteristics of the innate natural disposition (fitrah). Therefore, female circumcision is a recommended practice (sunnah), based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) , which refers to the circumcision of the man and the circumcision of the woman, indicating that the woman has a circumcision. As for circumcision that goes beyond what is prescribed, such as the excess practiced in some countries, this is not permissible, neither for the male nor for the female. Yes.