Information for parents circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the skin covering the end of the penis is removed. In addition their islam based religious rituals coexist with animism and the worship of hindu deities. Fitrah is an arabic term used to represent the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of the human creation. This file should not be deleted if the license has.
There is conclusive evidence from observational data and three randomized controlled. Musnad ahmad from this narration, the scholars of islam understand the. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam unfpa. May 08, 2018 islamic scholars in the country have come out strongly to oppose the notion that the religion supports female circumcision. Islamic scholars in the country have come out strongly to oppose the notion that the religion supports female 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. Scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision. 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. Mazharul islam is a professor in the department of statistics, university of dhaka, dhaka, bangladesh. Circumcision is sunnah for men and an honorable thing for women. 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.
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. Performing circumcision is not a prerequisite of converting or remaining as a muslim. Circumcison 1 circumscision the sign of the abrahamic promise introduction. Polygamist cult founders daughter, rachel jeffs, gives her first tv interview megyn kelly today duration. 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. The practice of circumcision has ancient origins, and continues today around the world for various religious and cultural reasons. Reflections on the differences between religion and culture. Fgmc and islam, arguing that there is no religious. It is better for new muslims to get circumcised by highlyskilled, experienced doctors, even when accepting islam as adults. The various types of female genital cutting fgc, its geography, and the different reasons it was performed in various societies. Islamic scholars strongly oppose female circumcision youtube. Does an adult male convert to islam have to get circumcised.
Is circumcision necessary before converting to islam. Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of islam. Islam is a religion of knowledge, learning and research. Routine circumcision is not considered to be medically necessary. Mar 15, 2012 in this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in islam using male circumcision as the focus of the discussion.
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. The islamic view on female circumcision article pdf available in african journal of urology 193. But alternative treatments, such as topical steroids, are sometimes preferred. Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of. Less commonly, circumcision is sometimes done for healthrelated reasons.
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. 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. Fitrah is an arabic term used to represent the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of. If a doctor feels that circumcision may harm them, it is waived in this case. Bilal philips is female circumcision allowed in islam. Not so with female circumcision khafd or female genital mutilation fgm. Allahs apostle pbuh considered circumcision as fitra of prophets in the following hadith and many other similar ahadith narrated abu huraira. For my 18 th birthday, last year, dad bought me a used ford, as my first car. But if circumcision is an obligation in islam is a good question to me. Delinking female genital mutilationcutting from islam. Many non muslims interested in converting to islam are misled regarding the correct position of circumcision, and do not convert.
Ruling on changing ones name and being circumcised after. 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. Prevalence of hiv within the rwandan defense force. Five things including nature fitrah is shaving the pubic hair, circumcision, shaving the mustache, plucking the hair under armpits and clipping the nails. Delinking female genital mutilationcutting from islam pdf. 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. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. This includes 240 feet of nerves and between 10 to 20,000 nerve endings.
Drs tobian and gray1 highlight the medical benefits of male circumcision, especially protection against infection with the sexually transmitted viral pathogens hiv, herpes simplex. 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. Apr 25, 2014 2 humans being do not need to do circumcision to be muslim. Male circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin prepuce from the penis.
In addition, the liwa alislam journal of june 1951 surveyed the opinions of senior muslim. However, these benefits are not sufficient for the. This article may be used for research, teaching and private. Graves, caves, rocks, hills, mountains, tree, objects tied around peoples neck, legs and waists. Women circumcision in islam circumcision is sunnah by the prophet saw, and it is mentioned in the hadeeth narrated from abu hurairoh. Pdf the islamic view on female circumcision researchgate. 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. It is considered a sign of belonging to the wider muslim community. Boys are typically circumcised between the ages of three and nine. Circumcision is symbolically performed on boys at age 15, when a religious leader makes the gestures of circumcision with a wooden knife. Because someone is not cirumcided so he cannot convert is an fantasy. Female circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcisie. The islamic view on female circumcision sciencedirect. The pleas hum r this border represents the average 15 square inches of sexually sensitive, protective tissue missing from an adult mans circumcised penis.
Though, perhaps surprisingly,circumcision is not specifically mentioned in the koran when islam so reveres abraham, it came to be. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different. 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. Is circumcision a prerequisite for converting to islam. Not only could we not publish the results of our research, but we also had to destroy all of our results. A group of scholars hold that it is wajib obligatory upon new converts be circumcised unless there is fear of harm. As to the question of whether one should get a circumcision after conversion. Male circumcision is widespread in the muslim world, and accepted as an established practice by all islamic schools of jurisprudence.
Circumcision is a common practice in the jewish and islamic communities, and its also practised by many. It is practiced by muslims, christians, jews and members of indigenous african religions. Aug, 2009 circumcision is not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. Islam is a religion that encompasses all aspects of life and circumcision is an act pertaining to the fitrah. According to an international readers dictionary, circumcision is the cutting off of the loose skin covering the end 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. Other objects are kept in pockets, bags or placed on gates or ground. 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. Reference to the non authenticity of hadith on female circumcision, pp. 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.
Female circumcision is not associated with any one religious group. Journal of muslim minority affairs female circumcision among. In this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in islam using male circumcision as the focus of the discussion. 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. Pdf the history of islam had not itself been previously confronted with what is now called womens issues, despite the great diversity in. 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. Female circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcisie, islam, regels, vrouwen, mannen publisher. An external file that holds a picture, illustration, etc. The word circumcision comes from latin circum meaning around and c.
The world health organization who has classified fgmc as the following3. Sami aldeeb swiss institute of comparative law dorigny, 1015 lausanne, switzerland 0216924912. 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 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 islam the performance of circumcision is one of the rules of cleanliness. Quranicpath circumcision does the quran approve it. 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.
Circumcision of muslim males and females is done in many parts of the. A discussion of the notion that female sunnah circumcision, or type i fgc, has an islamic basis. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. A tight circumcision from my muslim neighbour time to tell a story. Jun, 2011 it is better for new muslims to get circumcised by highlyskilled, experienced doctors, even when accepting islam as adults. But most theologians in the islamic faith consider female circumcision to be completely unnecessary and argue it is contrary to islam. 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 not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. No major medical organization in the world recommends routine circumcision. The prophet said five things are in accordance with al fitra i. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam. In men, circumcision is most commonly carried out when the foreskin is tight and wont pull back retract, which is known as phimosis. Religious views on female genital mutilation wikipedia. Led by the deputy chief kadhi rashid ali omar, the scholars said that.
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