For muslims, aside from the many highlighted medical benefits of circumcision, the wisdom of performing such an act is highlighted in the quran holy book which states. Popular circumcision books showing 122 of 22 circumcision. You can learn about sharia from authors who have no clue what it means, or about the tenets of islam from authors whose bias can be seen from a mile away. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Yet the ceremony may be postponed for health reasons, and then it cannot be performed until seven days after a physician has declared the child healthy. Islamic law and the issue of male and female circumcision. Ancient depictions show that australian aborigines, incas, aztecs, mayas, and ancient egyptians performed circumcision.
Gollaher shelved 2 times as circumcision avg rating 3. Religious views on female genital mutilation wikipedia. The following is a summary of that, with additional comments from some other scholars. List of books and articles about circumcision online.
Original islamic jurisprudence literature endorses only male circumcision and regards female. 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. Followers of most religions in africa practice fgm but it is generally described as an islamic practice. Medical benefits of female circumcision i2 research hub. Promoting safer male circumcisions for british muslims diversity.
Islam question and answer click to see all articles by this author or publication original article available here full text pdf. Circumcision has been performed since ancient times. The practice of circumcision has ancient origins, and continues today around the world for various religious and cultural reasons. In this book he wrote an extensive chapter in which he spoke of circumcision and the rulings thereon. In islam the performance of circumcision is one of the rules of cleanliness. 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. Pdf the islamic view on female circumcision researchgate. Circumcision is sunnah for men and an honorable thing for women. Gollaher strips away any medical justification for circumcision leaving it, as some claim, a. In this paper, i show that fgm is not an islamic practice.
As a religious rite, circumcision was required of all of abrahams descendants as a sign of the covenant god made with him genesis 17. Quranicpath circumcision does the quran approve it. There is no reason to not circumcise girls if boys are. Circumcision is so important that it may be performed on the sabbath or another of the jewish holidays, despite prohibitions of drawing blood on those days. Pdf the history of islam had not itself been previously confronted with. Circumcision books research circumcision circumcision. Circumcision is not compulsory in islam but it is an important ritual aimed at improving cleanliness. This item does not appear to have any files that can be experienced on. Information for parents circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the skin covering the end of the penis is removed.
In an effort, however, to clarify the islamic worldview and dispel a number of misconceptions surrounding islams position on women, the remainder of this paper discusses in detail the common objections leveled against islam regarding the issue of female genital mutilation fgm. Circumcision of muslim males and females is done in many parts of the. Male circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin prepuce from the penis. Today in the west, many adults choose to undergo clitoridotomy, as some doctors.
Islam, however, is a religion which recognizes the equal status of men and women in the eyes of god, as is attested. For healthcare, seek a qualified medical professional who is knowledgeable on the benefits of a whole body and intact care and who knows the harms involved in circumcision and forced retraction. However there are some books of traditions and of islamic jurisprudence and other books which take up a discussion on the issue of female circumcision. A history of the worlds most controversial surgery hardcover by. The form of circumcision that westerners are most familiar with is complete removal of the foreskin or prepuce, as it is practiced in judaism.
Christians who believe the bible to be a scientific book. There is disagreement on this issue, however among all four schools of jurisprudence in islam as well as with the jafiriyya sect, i. Click download or read online button to get circumcision in man and woman book now. It has come to be associated with islam, even though there is evidence to disprove that female circumcision is permitted in islam. Sexuality and the psychology of love, the elimination of clitoral sexuality is a necessary precondition for the development of femininity. Fitrah is an arabic term used to represent the innate disposition and natural character and instinct of. A likely origin of circumcision into islam are jewish anecdotes israliyat fabrications into hadith books see less known aspects of hadith. Scientific studies show some medical benefits of circumcision. Khitaan is a noun describing the action of the circumciser khaatin. Infant male circumcision is the most commonly performed surgery in the u. Male circumcision, which entails removal of the penile. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different. According to classical muslim jurists, male circumcision involves the cutting of.
Gods protection of hagar and ishmael will be mirrored in. It is one of the most common procedures in the world. Because we as authors have each spent decades researching and writing books about complex social, medical and ethical issues, we decided to write a book about this issue, and to make the book evenhanded, unbiased but thoroughly researched. Medical, legal, and ethical considerations in pediatric practice, george c. Finally, it gives a chapter about the authorship of the bible. Circumcision in islam and christianity episode 1 youtube. Boys are typically circumcised between the ages of three and nine. Opinions differ as to whether it is legally obligatory fard or the practice of muhammad sunnah.
Proceedings of the fourth international symposium on sexual mutilations, lausanne, switzerland, 1996. Male circumcision is among the rites of islam and is part of the in arabic. Muslims are taught all males must be circumcised in order to be clean when doing salat. Yes, there are a number of books about circumcision. The answer to this question is absolutely clear, because. 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. Male circumcision is widespread in the muslim world, and accepted as an established practice by all islamic schools of jurisprudence.
Consequently, while the targums generally capture the voice and perspective of their parent text, they at times miss the full theological substance and cutting rhetorical jab contained therein. The rate of circumcision in muslim nations is between 90 and 100 percent. Female circumcision in islam all parts the religion of. Doctors who emphasize the potential medical benefits of circumcision try to persuade readers to circumcise while psychologists and others who consider removal of a healthy foreskin from a healthy infant unnecessary or wrong, try to persuade readers to. 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. 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. Allahs apostle pbuh considered circumcision as fitra of prophets in the following hadith and many other similar ahadith narrated abu huraira. It is the basis of inbred nature, a symbol of islam, an indication of the law of the lord, and the attainment of the true society. Circumcision in man and woman download ebook pdf, epub. Circumcision has been practiced in parts of africa, oceania, judaism, and islam. It is considered a sign of belonging to the wider muslim community.
The believers duty is to abide by the values, teachings and morals of the quran. While many good books can tell us the facts about judaism and islam, we can learn some deep truths from these. Those who claim that female circumcision is a sunna base their argument on ibn maleehs. Male penile circumcision involves surgical removal of some, or all, of the foreskin from the penis. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, or foreskin, of a male. Psychological and sexual effects of circumcision in adult. Key safety principles for male circumcision services providers doing male circumcision procedures should keep the following in mind. Many books that promise the truth about muslims are actually full of hatred and bigotry. Circumcision rite of passage conveying status change for males, from young boys to responsible men. An analysis of female circumcision according to islamic law al islam. It is not mentioned in the quran, but many muslims believe it is a requirement for conversion to islam. But male circumsion is definately a part of islam, and was practiced by arabs before the prophet muhammad was even born, as a sign of the covenant with god. A discussion of the notion that female sunnah circumcision, or type i fgc, has an islamic basis.
An analysis of female circumcision according to islamic law. Academic training guide on female genital mutilationcutting. Female circumcision, describe by the who as fgm, is a common practice in africa. Female circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcision religious aspects islam, circumcisie, islam, regels, vrouwen, mannen. The islamic view on female circumcision sciencedirect. Islam is a close sister religion to judaism and christianity and shares with them a. Penile circumcision of boys is not compulsory in islam, but it is a highly recommended tradit.
Circumcison 1 circumscision the sign of the abrahamic promise introduction. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Less commonly, circumcision is sometimes done for healthrelated reasons. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Gollaher is able to write a scathing rebuke of circumcision as americas cultural ritual, a ritual not unlike those practiced by primative peoples. If the circumcision is too severe, the desire is weakened altogether, which is unpleasing for men. Visit the choosing a pediatrician page for assistance in picking a doctor who is right for your family. This book discusses the special place women have in the religion of islam and seeks to address some of the many.
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