Does Islam believe in circumcision?

For Muslims, male circumcision is performed for religious reasons, mainly to follow the sunnah (practice) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Moreover, there are attempts to label it as a contributor to cleanliness / personal hygiene. These are done largely to grant the practice scientific legitimacy and a moral foundation.

In which religion circumcision of the male is compulsory?

Male circumcision is compulsory for Jews and is commonly practiced among Muslims. When circumcision is performed for religious reasons, it usually symbolises faith in God but it may also be done to promote health and hygiene.

Is it compulsory to do circumcision?

AI-Nawawi says in Al-rawdha: “Circumcision becomes obligatory when the age of puberty is reached. But it is recommended to have a child circumcised on his seventh day, unless the baby is too weak to take it. Then it should be postponed until the child can go through it”.

When should circumcision be done in Islam?

The preferred age is usually seven days although some Muslims are circumcised as early as on the seventh day after birth and as late as at the commencement of puberty.

Is having no foreskin better?

Mounting research over the past decade has shown that surgical removal of the penis’s foreskin has potential health benefits, including decreased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), penile cancer, and sexually transmitted diseases.

What happens if you don’t circumcise?

The risk of urinary tract infections in males is low, but these infections are more common in uncircumcised males. Severe infections early in life can lead to kidney problems later. Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections.

What is the right age for circumcision?

Circumcision at the age of 7 or 8 days is held as the ideal time for circumcision in many religions and cultural traditions.

Can I be circumcised at any age?

Circumcision, one of the oldest surgical procedures in existence, may be performed for cultural, religious, or health-related reasons, or simply reflect personal preference. Adult circumcision is an option for men who were not circumcised as infants.