Female Circumcision, Permissible? Muhammadiyah's Explanation

In Indonesia, the practice of circumcision, or 'khitan,' is widespread, particularly for boys, often signifying a transition to adulthood. However, the question of female circumcision ('sunat perempuan') has been a subject of discussion and varying interpretations within Islamic scholarship.

Muhammadiyah, a prominent Islamic organization in Indonesia, through its Majelis Tarjih and Tajdid, has offered its perspective on this issue. Their view, as detailed in the book 'Menafsir Ulang Kesehatan Reproduksi dalam Perspektif Islam Berkemajuan,' differentiates the purpose and obligation of circumcision for males and females.

While male circumcision is generally seen as essential for achieving purity and cleanliness, the organization notes that female circumcision is not considered obligatory in Islam by some scholars. The article references a hadith that suggests female circumcision should be moderate, aiming to 'brighten the face and please the husband.' However, the authenticity of this hadith is questioned due to a weak chain of narrators, with one narrator identified as having fabricated hadiths. This critical examination of religious texts is crucial for understanding Islamic practices in a modern context.

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