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I am a 30-year-old man from the UK, recently practicing my faith more seriously. I am not yet circumcised. My father is critically ill, and I may need to prepare his body. Am I permitted to do so, or am I still ritually impure despite performing ghusl?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Circumcision is obligatory in every Muslim male if he is still uncircumcised no matter what his age is. Uncircumcised Muslim male is not ritually impure though he is not allowed to perform Tawaf around the Ka'bah. He is allowed to perform all the other worship practices like Salah, fasting etc. preparing the body of your father after his demise  is valid even if you are still uncircumcised. I advise you to get circumcised as soon as you can.

Wassalam.
Is there anywhere I can read more about the specific rules or guidelines regarding circumcision in Islam? I a 24 years old from Africa and prefer to keep my private matters private.
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

It is a blessing that you have decided to proceed with circumcision, which is an important practice in Islam, and very good physically. Due to your age, the healing process will be bit longer and inconvenient, but the earlier you do it, the better. 

Here are two links on information about circumcision:

https://www.islamquest.net/en/archive/fa7039

https://www.islamquest.net/en/archive/fa6757

 
I have a concern regarding my circumcision, which was performed when I was 13. I doubt it was completely done. How should I deal with this situation?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

To remove your doubt, see a doctor specialised in circumcision, to see whether or not the procedure was done correctly. 

You can either show him a picture of your private part, or allow him to see, enough for him to assess. 

And Allah knows best
Who performed the circumcision on Prophet Muhammad (s)?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Our belief is that some Prophets (a.s.) were born circumcised. Our beloved Prophet (s.a.w.), and our Imams (a.s.) were born circumcised. 

And Allah knows best