[Introduction, followed by extended quotation attributed to Yusuf al-Qaradawi]
Introduction:
Circumcision for males is considered an important rite of initiation in Islam. It is a part of the legacy of the Prophet Ibrahim, whose role model we have been ordered to follow in the Quran. It is therefore a highly significant rite in Islam which distinguishes Muslim males from others.
When we come to the issue of Female circumcision