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Must I remove the remaining skin after circumcision, and will that affect marriage, knowing that I am too embarrassed to undergo another operation?

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It has been scientifically proven that the white secretions that accumulate between the foreskin and the glans cause continuous irritation to the skin of the penis and the cervix in women, which may lead to diseases such as cancer. Circumcision is one of the characteristics of the fitra (primordial nature) commanded by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Scholars have agreed on its permissibility for males, differing on its ruling between obligation and sunnah (recommended). It is better to remove the remaining part of the skin due to its benefits, unless harm to oneself is feared. Lack of circumcision does not affect the validity of marriage.

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