
The Egyptian Dar Al Iftaa declared that female circumcision is forbidden by Sharia because of its harm
Also, there is no correct legal text that permits circumcision
The legislator has approved a severe punishment for female circumcision, which may amount to strict imprisonment.
Article 242 bis stipulates that whoever requests a female circumcision who is circumcised at his request shall be punished with imprisonment for a period of not less than one year and not exceeding 3 years.