Islamic scholars in the country have come out strongly to oppose the notion that the religion supports female circumcision. Islam is a religion that encompasses all aspects of life and circumcision is an act pertaining to the fitrah. Circumcision simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. The answer to this question is absolutely clear, because.
Pdf the history of islam had not itself been previously confronted with what is now called womens issues, despite the great diversity in. Providers and types of female circumcision among eyewitnessed cases, by sites. 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. 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. 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. Circumcision is not a protection against it, and there is no real way of protecting oneself against the many sexually transmitted diseases apart from avoiding fornicationadultery, promiscuity, homosexuality and other repugnant practices.
Iranian human rights activist criticises circumcision. We follow the laws of our father abraham, we are not pagans who change the rules. Circumcision in cultures and religions lgbt info fandom. Female circumcision is a very important health problem affecting about 140 million people all around the world. Quranicpath circumcision does the quran approve it. In judaism, religious law orders that baby boys be circumcised on the 8th day after their birth. If the circumcision is too severe, the desire is weakened altogether, which is unpleasing for men. In islam and judaism, male circumcision is commonly done for religious reasons judaism edit. The procedure is fairly common for newborn boys in certain parts of the world, including the united states. And as such, it was imposed upon the conquered territories, including iran. The form of circumcision that westerners are most familiar with is complete removal of the foreskin or prepuce, as it is practiced in judaism.
In the jewish faith, circumcision is an important tradition because it represents the newly born baby being. Islam adopted the circumcision and changed its status into an islamic ritual. Allahs apostle pbuh considered circumcision as fitra of prophets in the following hadith and many other similar ahadith narrated abu huraira. Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of. An analysis of female circumcision according to islamic law al islam. However, these benefits are not sufficient for the. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. As part of their abrahamic faith, muslims practise circumcision as a confirmation of their relationship with god. Key safety principles for male circumcision services providers doing male circumcision procedures should keep the following in mind. Less commonly, circumcision is sometimes done for healthrelated reasons. Circumcision has been a part of judaism from the eight days as god had commanded him.
In islam the performance of circumcision is one of the rules of cleanliness. This may signify that it may have been practiced long before the rise of islam, christianity and possibly judaism. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the head glans of the penis. Mar 31, 2020 before circumcision, the foreskin covers the tip of the penis glans. 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.
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. Of course, circumcision has also been a major part of the ritual for such religions as judaism, christianity and islam, and as hutson noted, it is probably not accident that all of these arose in the middle east. Islam is a religion of knowledge, learning and research. The word circumcision comes from latin circum meaning around and c. Circumcision is obligatory for men, and it is an honour for women, but it is not obligatory for them. Fitrah is an arabic term used to represent the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of the human creation. The various types of female genital cutting fgc, its geography, and the different reasons it was performed in various societies. This is the form practiced by the prophet abraham asws. Male circumcision is an elective procedure performed on a healthy adolescent boy or man for partial protection from hiv. 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. Female circumcision, apart from some cases in southern areas and kurdistan, is not practised in iran, but the shiite sect considers male circumcision obligatory and tends to lean the extreme. Male circumcision is the removal of the skin of the head or glans of the penis. Proportion of each type of female circumcision performed by sites table 15.
By published on nov 2006 last modified on 19 nov 2006. There is no specific mention of circumcision in the quran 5. Followers of most religions in africa practice fgm but it is generally described as an islamic practice. Circumcision of muslim males and females is done in many parts of the. Islam islam is a close sister religion to judaism and christianity and shares with them a middle eastern origin. Majmoo alfataawa, 21114 5 it is permissible to pay money for circumcision. Mar 15, 2012 in this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in islam using male circumcision as the focus of the discussion. Pdf female circumcision is a very important health problem affecting about 140 million people all around the world. Medical benifits from circumcision brian morris pdf ebook. Bibleverse, thus it is commonly observed by the abrahamic religions the penalty of nonobservance was.
Noting the lack of doubt that male circumcision is a legitimate practice, the papers largely address common misunderstandings about the. Religious views on female genital mutilation wikipedia. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam unfpa. But if circumcision is an obligation in islam is a good question to me. Its common in the united states and parts of africa and the middle east but less common in europe and some countries. Most muslim families choose to have a doctor perform the circumcision while the baby is still in the hospital after birth or shortly thereafter.
It is an ancient practice that has its origin in religious rites. Boys are typically circumcised between the ages of three and nine. Male circumcision is among the rites of islam and is part of the in arabic. As the demand for democracy and individual rights spreads from the developed world to the middle east and asia, more people are taking up the cry that bodily integrity an entitlement implied in the universal declaration of human rights applies to all parts of the body. Male circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin prepuce from the penis. It is important to ensure that this procedure is performed as safely as possible in these communities. Its global annual incidence is believed to be 3 in one million people. Apr 02, 2018 muslims are taught all males must be circumcised in order to be clean when doing salat. Pdf the islamic view on female circumcision researchgate. Ibn qudamah may allah have mercy on him said, in his book almughni. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims.
Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of islam. Led by the deputy chief kadhi rashid ali omar, the scholars said that. The commandment to perform circumcision is repeated the jewish method of circumcision has been performed in the book of leviticus 12. Male circumcision is widespread in the muslim world, and accepted as an established practice by all islamic schools of jurisprudence. The practice of circumcision has ancient origins, and continues today around the world for various religious and cultural reasons. After circumcision, the tip of the penis is exposed. Original islamic jurisprudence literature endorses only male circumcision and regards female circumcision as not being. Islamic law and the issue of male and female circumcision. Because someone is not cirumcided so he cannot convert is an fantasy. This is evident from the fact that circumcision is increase their sexual power and virility. In this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in islam using male circumcision as the focus of the discussion. The prophet said five things are in accordance with al fitra i. Reference to the non authenticity of hadith on female circumcision, pp.
Islamic ruling on male and female circumcision subsections female gential mutilation fgm news circumcision on islam awareness blog latest circumcision news on islamic news updates 02062014 bacteria living in mens penises could be promoting sexuallytransmitted infections. Abstract a collection of three brief scholarly treatises on male and female circumcision as viewed in the body of islamic law. 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. May 08, 2018 islamic scholars in the country have come out strongly to oppose the notion that the religion supports female circumcision. Aug, 2009 circumcision is not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. Islamic scholars strongly oppose female circumcision youtube. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam. There is an ongoing debate about the extent to which the practices continuation is influenced by custom, social pressure, lack of healthcare. The believers duty is to abide by the values, teachings and morals of the quran.
Male circumcision is a recommended practice in muslim tradition. Islam muslims are the largest religious group to practise male circumcision. 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. Information for parents circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the skin covering the end of the penis is removed. The role of circumcision khitan in islamic society has shifted dramatically due to issues of gender, custom, and law. Delinking female genital mutilationcutting from islam. Islam as regards the practice and to communicate this to religious leaders from the islamic communities practicing fgmc. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different. Circumcision religious circumcision and the human rights act. This is required even if the 8th day after birth is shabbat saturday. For males, circumcision is the cutting of the foreskin. Use of topical preparation by types of fc table 17. In this paper, i show that fgm is not an islamic practice.
A likely origin of circumcision into islam are jewish anecdotes israliyat fabrications into hadith books see less known aspects of hadith. 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. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. This booklet is a humble effort to clarify the truth about islam and the practice of fgmc by critically examining the evidence cited by supporters of the practice, especially those who describe it as an islamic practice. Religious circumcision and the human rights act archives. Noting the lack of doubt that male circumcision is a legitimate practice, the papers largely address common misunderstandings about the islamic ruling in the case of daughters. From this we can see the wisdom of islamic shareeah in forbidding fornicationadultery and homosexuality.
A discussion of the notion that female sunnah circumcision, or type i fgc, has an islamic basis. The history, the current prevalence and the approach to a patient jewel llamas april 2017 introduction female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation fgm or female genital cutting fgc, is practiced in many countries spanning parts of africa, the middle east and southeast asia. The health and religious benefits of circumcision islam. An article on how circumcision is vile and barbaric, and not an obligation in islam because no quranic injunction exists to support it, is undoubtedly right up their alley. While the exact origin of female circumcision is not known, it preceded christianity and islam. Circumcision is sunnah for men and an honorable thing for women. The islamic view on female circumcision sciencedirect. Circumcision on islam awareness blog latest circumcision news on islamic news updates 02062014 bacteria living in mens penises could be promoting sexuallytransmitted infections, scientists warn independent, uk. The history of female genital cutting fgc and its types description. The history of islam had not itself been previously confronted with what. Circumcision is not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. Circumcision has been practiced in parts of africa, oceania, judaism, and islam. For females, circumcision is also obligatory, and is the cutting of the clitoris and preferab. Female circumcision is the removal of a tiny piece of skin in the uppermost part of her genitals which resembles the crest of a rooster, and between it and the entrance of the penis there is a thin membrane 5.
Reported male circumcision practices in a muslimmajority. An analysis of female circumcision according to islamic law. Percentage of mothers reported bleeding, tissue removal and child crying table 16. Scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision. It is considered a health matter often left in the hands of doctors.
Circumcision in islam forms one of the five prescribed rituals designed to enhance personal hygiene, the others being. In addition, the liwa alislam journal of june 1951 surveyed the opinions of senior muslim scholars on this issue, including. Pdf female circumcision is it prescribed by islam shahid. Prophet muhammad instructed his followers to circumcise their male infants on the seventh day of life. Female circumcision, describe by the who as fgm, is a common practice in africa. Musnad ahmad from this narration, the scholars of islam understand the. The islamic view on female circumcision article pdf available in african journal of urology 193. Although circumcision is an islamic birth rite, there is no special ceremony or procedure surrounding the circumcision of a baby. The most radical form of female circumcision infibulation is known as the pharaonic procedure. Polygamist cult founders daughter, rachel jeffs, gives her first tv interview megyn kelly today duration. Unfortunately, this particular writer seemed not to understand that islam does not allow for the cherrypicking of laws to suit ones motives and feelings.
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