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  |year=2001
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}}</ref> The Muslim code of religious law (AKA Shariah) recommends performance of circumcision at the age of seven days. In practice, however, Muslim boys are [[circumcised]] at varying ages before puberty.<ref>{{REFbook
}}</ref> The Muslim code of religious law (AKA Shariah) recommends performance of circumcision at the age of seven days. In practice, however, Muslim boys are [[circumcised]] at varying ages before [[puberty]].<ref>{{REFbook
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=== Other religions ===
=== Other religions ===


No other religion is cited as encouraging [[circumcision]], though many cultures practice it.{{citation needed}}
[[Judaism]] and [[Islam]] are the only religions that advocate [[circumcision]], though many cultures practice it.


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