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Circumcision for an adult

· 19 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am a 34 years old Muslim male without circumcision (khatna) because my father died in my childhood. What is our Shariah ruling? Is it possible to have khatna done now?

Answer

It is important that you should do it.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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