I want to ask if female circumcision is allowed in Islam. Is it forbidden or mandatory?

assalamualaikum i want to ask that is female circumcision allowed in islam.Is it forbidden or mandatory?

Answer:

(Fatwa: 164/119=H/1429)

Neither it is wajib (necessary) nor sunnah. For details see: Fatawa Shami, Kitab Al-Karahiyah

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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