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Hukum Khitan Anak Perempuan
What is the ruling on circumcision for girls?
Short answer
The ruling on female circumcision differs according to the condition of each woman's genitalia, and the need is determined by a specialist.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling on female circumcision differs according to the condition of each woman's genitalia, and the need is determined by a specialist. If a woman needs it and a specialist agrees, it is regarded as a makrumah (an honour), based on the hadith of Umm 'Atiyyah, which some scholars graded Hasan. If there is no need, circumcision should not be done. Circumcising baby girls without consulting a specialist has no basis in Islamic evidence and may cause harm if done incorrectly.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum khitan bagi wanita berbeza mengikut keadaan alat sulit seseorang wanita. Ia berdasarkan keadaan setiap wanita setelah ditentukan keperluannya oleh pakar.
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How to cite
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Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Khitan Anak Perempuan”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/136-hukum-khitan-anak-perempuan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-circumcision-for-girls/