FatwaNegeri SembilanMedicine & Health
Bersunat bagi anak perempuan
Is it obligatory to circumcise a baby girl?
Short answer
According to the Shafi'i school and the majority of scholars, circumcision is obligatory for both males and females.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
According to the Shafi'i school and the majority of scholars, circumcision is obligatory for both males and females. The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee ruled that the practice is part of Islamic rites and obligatory, but it should be avoided if it may cause harm to the person. For children with autism, the obligation depends on their health, and if there is no harm they must be circumcised.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Mengikut mazhab Syafi'ie dan jumhur ulama', berkhitan adalah wajib bagi lelaki dan perempuan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Bersunat bagi anak perempuan”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/bersunat-bagi-anak-perempuan/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-female-circumcision-obligatory-for-girls/