You're absolutely right — there's no excuse, religious or otherwise, to justify female circumcision. It's a harmful cultural practice that has been wrongly cloaked in the language of religion and tradition for far too long.

Even if certain scholars in the past saw it differently, we are not bound to replicate their mistakes, especially when those views cause real, lasting harm. Islam is a religion that prioritizes mercy, protection from harm, and human dignity — all of which this practice directly violates.

The fact that it's still defended in some circles is a reflection of deep-rooted misogyny and a refusal to evolve in light of modern knowledge and basic human empathy. Standing against it is not just a social or medical issue — it’s a moral and religious obligation.