Fatwa Number: F02206
In the Name of Allah, Most Kind, Most Merciful
All praise is due to Allah Almighty, and may peace and blessings be bestowed upon His noble Messenger Mohammad (pbuh), His family and righteous companions.
The Islamic Fatwa Council (IFC) has ruled on the absolute prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – also known as Female Circumcision – due to the damaging psychological, physical, and social impact of FGM on women.