Circumcision is symbolically performed on boys at age 15, when a religious leader makes the gestures of circumcision with a wooden knife. As to the question of whether one should get a circumcision after conversion. Delinking female genital mutilationcutting from islam pdf. The prophet said five things are in accordance with al fitra i. Mazharul islam is a professor in the department of statistics, university of dhaka, dhaka, bangladesh. In this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in islam using male circumcision as the focus of the discussion. Pdf the history of islam had not itself been previously confronted with what is now called womens issues, despite the great diversity in. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Female circumcision is not associated with any one religious group.
Aug, 2009 circumcision is not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. For my 18 th birthday, last year, dad bought me a used ford, as my first car. Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of islam. A tight circumcision from my muslim neighbour time to tell a story. Journal of muslim minority affairs female circumcision among. Polygamist cult founders daughter, rachel jeffs, gives her first tv interview megyn kelly today duration. Not so with female circumcision khafd or female genital mutilation fgm.
The upbringing of children in islam preface this book is divided into three parts a word about the english translation part one chapter 1 the exemplary marriage. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different. Although arguments have been made to the contrary, this practice is generally believed to be a cultural one rather than a religious rite required by islam and is also practiced in african. Delinking female genital mutilationcutting from islam ibrahim lethome asmani maryam sheikh abdi 2008 this publication is made possible by the generous support of the american people through the united states agency for international development usaid under the terms of cooperative agreement no. In addition, the liwa alislam journal of june 1951 surveyed the opinions of senior muslim.
Fgmc and islam, arguing that there is no religious. The scholars of islam who state that circumcision is a commendable act mainly do so due to a hadeeth in which the prophet, may the mercy and blessings of god be upon him, said. Prevalence of hiv within the rwandan defense force. Does an adult male convert to islam have to get circumcised. No major medical organization in the world recommends routine circumcision. There is conclusive evidence from observational data and three randomized controlled. Little more is heard about the ritual until the birth of islam in 660 ce when publication of the holy koran its revelations having been received by mohammed, 611632 ce, was authorised by caliph othman. Religious views on female genital mutilation wikipedia. Male circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin prepuce from the penis. Sami aldeeb swiss institute of comparative law dorigny, 1015 lausanne, switzerland 0216924912. Though, perhaps surprisingly,circumcision is not specifically mentioned in the koran when islam so reveres abraham, it came to be.
Routine circumcision is not considered to be medically necessary. This includes 240 feet of nerves and between 10 to 20,000 nerve endings. Between the incorrect use of science and the misunderstood doctrine 5 the root for the arabic word khetan, means the cutting of a special part of a particular organ. According to an international readers dictionary, circumcision is the cutting off of the loose skin covering the end of the male sex organ. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam. Whoever accepts islam should have his circumcision performed talkhis alhabir. Even if we were to consider the hadith as hypothetically acceptable, which it is not, the ruling on circumcision does not put males and females on an equal footing, for while circumcision is an act of sunna for males, it is an honorable act for females. Male circumcision is defined as the partial or total surgical removal of the foreskin also called prepuce, which is specialized tissue that covers the head or glans of the penis. An analysis of female circumcision according to islamic law. We were told that while male circumcision was legal under all circumstances in canada, any attempt to study the adverse effects of circumcision was strictly prohibited by the ethical regulations. Today we can talk meaningfully of female circumcision yet the conventional definition of circumcision has it as the removal of the foreskin of the male sex organ. And yet followers of all three of the monotheistic religions have at times practiced female circumcision and considered their practices sanctioned, or. Allahs apostle pbuh considered circumcision as fitra of prophets in the following hadith and many other similar ahadith narrated abu huraira. The islamic view on female circumcision article pdf available in african journal of urology 193.
If a doctor feels that circumcision may harm them, it is waived in this case. The practice of circumcision has ancient origins, and continues today around the world for various religious and cultural reasons. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. Not only could we not publish the results of our research, but we also had to destroy all of our results. The word circumcision comes from latin circum meaning around and c. However, these benefits are not sufficient for the.
This file should not be deleted if the license has. It is considered a sign of belonging to the wider muslim community. Jul 31, 2014 women circumcision in islam circumcision is sunnah by the prophet saw, and it is mentioned in the hadeeth narrated from abu hurairoh. Delinking female genital mutilationcutting from islam. Because someone is not cirumcided so he cannot convert is an fantasy.
May 08, 2018 islamic scholars in the country have come out strongly to oppose the notion that the religion supports female circumcision. In islam the performance of circumcision is one of the rules of cleanliness. Is circumcision necessary before converting to islam. Fitrah is an arabic term used to represent the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of. Reference to the non authenticity of hadith on female circumcision, pp. There is a widespread view among practitioners of female genital mutilation fgm that it is a religious requirement, although prevalence rates often vary according to geography and ethnic group.
Drs tobian and gray1 highlight the medical benefits of male circumcision, especially protection against infection with the sexually transmitted viral pathogens hiv, herpes simplex. Male circumcision is widespread in the muslim world, and accepted as an established practice by all islamic schools of jurisprudence. Five things including nature fitrah is shaving the pubic hair, circumcision, shaving the mustache, plucking the hair under armpits and clipping the nails. The various types of female genital cutting fgc, its geography, and the different reasons it was performed in various societies. Many non muslims interested in converting to islam are misled regarding the correct position of circumcision, and do not convert. Information for parents circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the skin covering the end of the penis is removed. Apr 25, 2014 2 humans being do not need to do circumcision to be muslim. Reflections on the differences between religion and culture. In addition their islam based religious rituals coexist with animism and the worship of hindu deities. Graves, caves, rocks, hills, mountains, tree, objects tied around peoples neck, legs and waists.
The pleas hum r this border represents the average 15 square inches of sexually sensitive, protective tissue missing from an adult mans circumcised penis. Firstly, no scholar has stated that circumcision is a prerequisite to converting to islam one can definitely become muslim even if one is not circumcized. Within islam, the ritual of circumcision is known as kitan or khatna, which symbolizes cleanliness, used to be carried out as a rite of puberty when a boy was between 7 and 10 years old, but now it is more commonly performed. Circumcison 1 circumscision the sign of the abrahamic promise introduction. Boys are typically circumcised between the ages of three and nine. Other objects are kept in pockets, bags or placed on gates or ground. A common phenomenon which has been regretfully associated almost exclusively with islam is the various forms of female genital cutting, or fgc 1 although many of those who are involved in this act attribute to the religion of islam, the majority of the forms of fgc present in the world today which are acts truly abominable, acts of which the religion of islam is innocent. Circumcision is not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. Scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision. Is circumcision a prerequisite for converting to islam. Circumcision is a common practice in the jewish and islamic communities, and its also practised by many. A group of scholars hold that it is wajib obligatory upon new converts be circumcised unless there is fear of harm.
Bilal philips is female circumcision allowed in islam. Our aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the muslim perspective and of the differences and similarities between western and islamic ethical structures, in particular, regarding the concept of bodily integrity. This article may be used for research, teaching and private. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam unfpa. Sep 14, 2012 polygamist cult founders daughter, rachel jeffs, gives her first tv interview megyn kelly today duration. Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of. Islam is a religion that encompasses all aspects of life and circumcision is an act pertaining to the fitrah. But most theologians in the islamic faith consider female circumcision to be completely unnecessary and argue it is contrary to islam. Musnad ahmad from this narration, the scholars of islam understand the. While fgm was previously practised as a social custom and not a religious matter, the state of todays knowledge makes clear the serious negative effects of such practices on women. A discussion of the notion that female sunnah circumcision, or type i fgc, has an islamic basis. Pdf the islamic view on female circumcision researchgate. Jun, 2011 it is better for new muslims to get circumcised by highlyskilled, experienced doctors, even when accepting islam as adults.
Less commonly, circumcision is sometimes done for healthrelated reasons. Jun 19, 2018 male circumcision, also known as tahara meaning purification and cleanliness is not mentioned in the quran but it is highlighted in the sunnah which is the prophet muhammads pbuh recorded words and actions. I shouldnt have had a beer with my friends because when i returned home alone with my new prize, i made a mistake. But alternative treatments, such as topical steroids, are sometimes preferred. Circumcision of muslim males and females is done in many parts of the. Female circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcisie, islam, regels, vrouwen, mannen publisher. It is practiced by muslims, christians, jews and members of indigenous african religions.
Islamic scholars in the country have come out strongly to oppose the notion that the religion supports female circumcision. Quranicpath circumcision does the quran approve it. Female circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcisie. Islam is a religion of knowledge, learning and research. Led by the deputy chief kadhi rashid ali omar, the scholars said that. Mar 15, 2012 in this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in islam using male circumcision as the focus of the discussion. Ruling on changing ones name and being circumcised after. The islamic view on female circumcision sciencedirect. Performing circumcision is not a prerequisite of converting or remaining as a muslim. It depicts circumcision and it is the earliest physical record of circumcision in the arabian peninsula 3000 years before the era of prophet muhammed c.
It is better for new muslims to get circumcised by highlyskilled, experienced doctors, even when accepting islam as adults. Fitrah is an arabic term used to represent the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of the human creation. There is an ongoing debate about the extent to which the practices continuation is influenced by custom, social pressure, lack of healthcare information, and the position of women in society. Women circumcision in islam circumcision is sunnah by the prophet saw, and it is mentioned in the hadeeth narrated from abu hurairoh. However, evidence suggests that the practice of circumcision entered 2700 years before prophet ibrahim when sumerians and semites moved into what is today, iraq, 4500 to 4000 bc. Circumcision is sunnah for men and an honorable thing for women. In men, circumcision is most commonly carried out when the foreskin is tight and wont pull back retract, which is known as phimosis.
The world health organization who has classified fgmc as the following3. An external file that holds a picture, illustration, etc. But if circumcision is an obligation in islam is a good question to me. Male circumcision, also known as tahara meaning purification and cleanliness is not mentioned in the quran but it is highlighted in the sunnah which is the prophet muhammads pbuh recorded words and actions. Islamic scholars strongly oppose female circumcision youtube.
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