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It's mentioned for sure. This is where justification is found for the practice. 
http://islamqa.info/en/427
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OP here.  I'm amazed how far this thread has strayed from the topic.

I'm also amazed at this PP who posts this link as the justification for FGM, but apparently hasn't actually read it.  There are so many "caveats" included in this article and the author even states that it is not mandatory.  This is not a requirement of Islam and frankly, only observed in some locations.  This posters is like the poster saying that the Mormon practice of door-to-door proselytizing is an inherent feature of Christianity.

Some of the quotes:
[quote]Ibn Qudamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said, in his book al-Mughni: "Circumcision is obligatory for men, and [b]it is an honour for women, but it is not obligatory for them.[/b] This is the opinion of many scholars.

I[b]n this matter, it is wise to follow the interests of the female[/b]: if the clitoris is large, then part of it should be removed, otherwise it should be left alone.

A hadith on the topic of female circumcision has been attributed to the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him), according to which he said: "Circumcision is a Sunnah for men, and an honour for women," [b]but there is some debate as to the authenticity of this hadith[/b].

How circumcision is to be performed is mentioned in the hadith narrated by Umm ‘Atiyah, may Allah be pleased with her, according to which a woman used to perform circumcisions in Madinah. The Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him) told her: "[b]Do not abuse (i.e. do not go to extremes in circumcising); that is better for the woman[/b] and more liked by her husband."  [/quote]

[b]So, Islam does not promote FGM.  One Muslim Sheikh mentions it in a Q&A.  Additionally, it isn't a requirement, it is very clearly optional and each individual woman can decide for herself.  Additionally, there is the proscription that if the clitoris is small, that it should be left alone.[/b]

Pretty sketchy argument to use this as a large scale criticism of Islam in general.  [/quote]

Ick. That is like saying it is ok to cut off part of the penis if it is too big! Also, that fact that this Muslim Sheikh says it is optional does not make his stance on FGM better at all. The only correct stance should be outright condemnation of FGM and Islam fails to do this IMHO.
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