Circumcision

It's such a controversial topic, but I think you are absolutely right not to agree to it. If it's important to your son, he can choose to have it done when he's older and can consent to it himself. It's an irreversible action that changes his body and potential sexual experiences for the rest of his life, I'd rather answer to my son that I left that decision for him to make.

I understand what you mean. In many Muslim families, circumcision is seen as important, especially if someone is more strict, so I can see why your partner feels strongly about it. But your feelings matter too. Every family is different, my husband is Muslim as well, but apart from not eating pork, he’s more open-minded and we agreed not to circumcise our son. I was clear about that from the start. You’ve already compromised a lot, so it’s fair to expect the same back. This is a big decision about your child’s body, and also about who will deal with the aftercare. It shouldn’t be one-sided.

I'm a Muslim and still struggled to digest the fact that we have to do this to our boy so I can understand where you're coming from. but we did it anyway. My LB was 4 weeks old and yes it broke my heart taking him to the Dr but it went so smooth. He wasn't in pain I can barely say he was in discomfort for a day or 2 max. So if this will make you feel better don't worry they will be fine.