Dream - Circumcision or commonly known as sunat is the cutting of the skin that covers the head or tip of the genitals for males. This circumcision is not only to fulfill the commandment in Islam, but also aims to prevent dirt from accumulating. Circumcision has been taught in Islam for a long time. It is even explained in the following hadith: "Ibrahim was circumcised after reaching the age of 80, and he was circumcised with Al Qodum." (HR. Bukhari)

Then, at what age should a boy be circumcised? This may still be a question for some Muslims. Well, here is the explanation as summarized by Dream through various sources.

More precisely, circumcision is usually done at the age of 15 years old or after the release of sperm. However, it is even better if it is done at the age of 7 days, 40 days, or 7 years old. There are some parents who circumcise their sons when they are still young. This is also allowed. However, it is important to know that parents or guardians are obligated to circumcise their children before they reach puberty. Prophet Muhammad also circumcised his grandsons, Hasan and Husain, when they were 7 days old.

According to Imam Al-Mawardi, it is disliked to prioritize circumcision on the 7th day. He said, even if it is delayed. Therefore, it is recommended to circumcise at the age of 40 days after birth. However, if it is delayed, then it should be done when the boy reaches the age of 7 years. Because at that time it is commanded to purify or pray.

One of the benefits of circumcision is that it can protect someone from diseases. Circumcision can also prevent decay in the genital area due to bacteria that accumulate at the tip.

The next benefit of circumcision is being able to avoid impurities that come out from the enlarged penis. Considering that, when uncircumcised, that area becomes a gathering place for dirt and bacteria. The dirt comes from urine. Wherein that matter is impure.

Through circumcision, a person will be spared from the urge to urinate at night. This can be the reason why young children often wet the bed at night because they have not been circumcised yet.

The last benefit after circumcision is being able to reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. Because after circumcision, it will be easier to clean the white dirt that is present on the male genitalia.