# FGM

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Social Matters
**Madhab (School):** Shafii
**Mufti / Jurist:** Mufti Mohammed Adil Al Kauzari
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://mail.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/802-FGM

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## Question

Is FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION allowed in shafii school...... is the opinion that FGM OBLIGATORY in SHAFII school TRUE ?

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

Female genital mutilation is obligatory in  Shafi school. But as this system does not exist today there is nothing wrong with not doing this according to hanafi and maliki schools.

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