Should government leave religions alone?

be careful they come snatch away your gallbladder first

Shafi’i Islam considers FGM to be obligatory.
Shafi’i Islam predominant countries:
Egypt, S. Arabia, Kurdistan,Somalia, Malaysia, Indonesia.
from the Hadith, also, Muhammad asked a woman practicing FGM profession. She said, “unless it is forbidden, and you order me to stop doing it.” Muhammed replied, “Yes, it is allowed. Come closer so I can teach you: if you cut, do not overdo it, because it brings more radiance to the face, and it is more pleasant for the husband.”
and from Reliance of the Traveller, circumcision is obligatory, men by cutting off the piece of skin on the glans of the penis of the male, female by cutting out the clitoris.