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Circumcision and Muslim Identity: Exploring the Debate for Converted Muslims

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Q: My friend is a converted Muslim. He is 30 years old. He has not done circumcision. The doctor has advised against it because of health issues. He also has a phobia of surgeries. He maintains hygiene. Is circumcision a fardh? Is he a Muslim without it also? Can he have halaal marital relationship?

Bismillaah

A:

1. No

2. Yes

3. Yes

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)


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This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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