FatwaJohorMedicine & Health
BERKHATAN BAGI PEREMPUAN ISLAM
What is the ruling on circumcision for Muslim women, and who may perform it?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that circumcision for Muslim women is obligatory under Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee ruled that circumcision for Muslim women is obligatory under Islamic law. It must be performed only by trained female health practitioners. They must observe the rulings and etiquette and comply with prevailing regulations while carrying out the procedure.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berkhatan bagi perempuan Islam adalah wajib menurut hukum syarak
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “BERKHATAN BAGI PEREMPUAN ISLAM”, 14 June 2012. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=741. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-circumcision-muslim-women-johor/