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1072 I want to know about the history of the Sunnah and as to why we Muslim men cut the skin on our private part when we are born? I need to answer to a few non Muslims.
This is in the Hikmat (wisdom) of creation and Allah (S.W.T) knows of all the benefits it holds.

However it is known that the foreskin acts as a protective layer in the development of the male gland, and acts as shielding to allow the penis to function properly. Once the child is born this same skin is more prone to attract collection of sweet, tissue or fluids etc within the folds, causing it to be unhygienic (if not properly cleaned), resulting in infections to occur and leading to more serious problems.

The purpose of the skin is served in the development stages and circumcision is the solution in order to prevent the above situation to occur. Circumcision is done for cleanliness (hygiene) and ease for the person. Hence for a Muslim it is highly recommended to be circumcised and hold grate reward for fulfillment of a Sunnah.

(Answered by: Hafiz Mohammed Akhtar)
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