The Ruling on Female Circumcision
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The hadith of Umm Hani' regarding female circumcision: what is its authenticity, and what is the ruling on it? May Allah reward you.
The correct view is that female circumcision is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory, unlike male circumcision. The difference is clear: the foreskin on the male organ, if left in place, would harm him during urination and intercourse when he grows up. As for the female, the most that is said is that it may reduce her desire if she is circumcised, and this does not necessitate that the matter be obligatory.
So the correct view is: Female circumcision is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory.
The questioner: And what about the hadith that comes regarding this?The Shaykh: The hadiths concerning female circumcision are not strong.
Until we meet again, if Allah wills, on another day. And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And Glory be to You, O Allah, and with Your praise I testify that there is no deity but You. We seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
The correct view is that female circumcision is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory, unlike male circumcision. The difference is clear: the foreskin on the male organ, if left in place, would harm him during urination and intercourse when he grows up. As for the female, the most that is said is that it may reduce her desire if she is circumcised, and this does not necessitate that the matter be obligatory.
So the correct view is: Female circumcision is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory.
The questioner: And what about the hadith that comes regarding this?The Shaykh: The hadiths concerning female circumcision are not strong.
Until we meet again, if Allah wills, on another day. And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And Glory be to You, O Allah, and with Your praise I testify that there is no deity but You. We seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.