What is tatheer (katna) in some arab & afrikan contries they perform this on girls, As per hadees is it correct?
Answer:
(Fatwa: 630/630/M=1431)
According to the reliable opinion, the circumcision of girl is not sunnah, for it is not proved from authentic hadith.
قال يحيى بن معين: إن حديث ختان المرأة روي من أوحه كثيرة و كلها ضعيفة معلولة مخدوشة لا يصح الاحتجاج بها اهـ . (عون المعبود شرح سنن ابى داؤد) .
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
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