Sahiyo and Speak Out On FGM welcome the statement by Syedna Taher Fakhruddin of the Fatemi Dawat, which calls for the disallowing of FGC/khatna of the girl child.
FGC exists in Bohras in India and worldwide. There are various sects within the Bohras: Dawoodis, Sulemanis, Alvis, and within Dawoodis itself there is a current power struggle going on, which does not concern us. Speak Out on FGM and Sahiyo have representation of Bohra women from all these sects and are exclusively concerned about the welfare of the girl child and women (they may belong to any sect, religion or region/country) and are opposed to FGC/khatna on the girl child as it constitutes a severe human rights violation.
In this context we welcome the disallowing of khatna of minor girls. What their statement also says is that the CDH (clitoral de-hooding) procedure will be an elective procedure for the legal adult woman and not compulsory or enforced. We also would like to emphasise that it is not generally a medical necessity and can be done only if necessary on medical advice.
We also appeal to all the leaders of the other Bohra sects to pay heed to the voices of so many women and call for an end to FGM/FGC/khatna.
SAHIYO 
This is a good outcome for young girls and their parents so they don’t have to make the torturous decision to hurt their child in the name of religion.
A positive step towards Humanity. Saves the parents the burden of duality.
Atleast read his statement .
He has said he is against FGM but not against the Female circumcision practised by the bohras. He has also quoted the texts of daim ul Islam to support that and you people are happy with him . Even syedna mufaddal saifuddin supports the female circumcision not the FGM that you People are thinking and creating the larger issues . Go and read the statement
Yes, that does seem to be the case. But like every statement publicly made, this one too is taken out of context to suit people’s needs.
Defending Truth 2016
You are correct, neither of them are condemning khatna but what’s most important in this statement is that khatna should not be mandated for girls or women. If an adult woman CHOOSES to have khatna done, then it is her decision as an informed and consenting adult, not anyone else’s decision. Seven year old girls will not be subjected to this practice at a tender age. That is a huge step forward from “it must be done secretly”. Don’t you agree?