Islamic Female Circumcision (IFC) has been practising by some muslim doctors, nurses and midwives in Indonesia although the practice has been controversial. IFC has been known similar with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) which prohibited by WHO. The practice has been regulated by Indonesian Ministry of Health but the knowledge of IFC was not supported in the curriculum of health professional’ education. This study aimed to explore the perception and experience of Indonesian healthcare professionals in practising IFC. Interpretive qualitative method with semi-structured interviewed has been used. Seven participants (doctor, nurse, midwives) were recruited and thematic analysis together with member checking was used to maintain trustworthiness. Four themes reveals from the participants thoughts, these include: Islamic female circumcision is different with FGM, IFC is part of syari’a that needs to be socialized, the benefits of IFC and the differences around female circumcision techniques. IFC is not only religion matter, it relates to women and child health. Therefore, the practice of IFC should be regulated by Indonesian Ministry of Health and included in the curriculum of health professional’ education.

Keywords: Perception, experience, Islam, female circumcision, health