Actually, islamic sources exist in support of FGM. The question of whether one chooses to believe these hadiths is irrelevant. What is relevant and strange is some muslim scholars refusal to acknowledge that FGM is linked to Islam. It can not merely be written off as cultural tradition or custom but in fact part of Sunnah.

These sources have been in circulation for over 1000 years and do still exist.

One hadith centres around a discussion, recorded between Mohammed and Um Habibah (or Um’Alyyah), a women performed infibulation on slaves. She said that she would continue the procedure “unless it is forbidden and you order me to stop doing it”. He replied (according to one translation) “Yes it is allowed. Come closer so I can teach you: if you cut, do not over do it, because it brings more radiance to the face and it is more pleasant for the husband.”

A second hadith classifies circumcision recommended for women while it is obligatory for men. It comes in different variations. Sometimes mentioned as being charity for women also. Or makrumah for women.

A third hadith is “a woman used to perform circumcision in Medina. Muhammad said to her, ‘Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband.”

A fourth hadith Aishah narrated an authentic Hadith that the Prophet said: “When a man sits between the four parts (arms and legs of his wife) and the two circumcised parts meet, then ghusl is obligatory.”.

Many scholars do support FGM while many oppose. There is not consensus on the topic.

Furthermore, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani has stated “That which is wajib [obligatory] in the Shafi`i texts is merely slight ‘trimming’ of the tip of the clitoral hood – prepuce.” Contrary to the WHO definition, he states that this practice is not “FGM, nor harmful to the woman or her ability to derive sexual pleasure.”

Egyptian Sheikh Youssif al-Badri also supports FGM and is among the opponents of the egyptian law against FGM which also gave rise to mass protests in the streets.

So it is an outright lie when many scholars and muslims insist that FGM or female circumcision is completely unrelated to Islam and is “just” a cultural practice in some African countries.

So albeit it may not be an outright command or requirement, it is not unrelated to Islam and it can be regarded as sunna.

Actually, islamic sources exist in support of FGM. The question of whether one chooses to believe these hadiths is irrelevant. What is relevant and strange is some muslim scholars refusal to acknowledge that FGM is linked to Islam. It can not merely be written off as cultural tradition or custom but in fact part of Sunnah.

These sources have been in circulation for over 1000 years and do still exist.

One hadith centres around a discussion, recorded between Mohammed and Um Habibah (or Um’Alyyah), a women performed infibulation on slaves. She said that she would continue the procedure “unless it is forbidden and you order me to stop doing it”. He replied (according to one translation) “Yes it is allowed. Come closer so I can teach you: if you cut, do not over do it, because it brings more radiance to the face and it is more pleasant for the husband.”

A second hadith classifies circumcision recommended for women while it is obligatory for men. It comes in different variations. Sometimes mentioned as being charity for women also. Or makrumah for women.

A third hadith is “a woman used to perform circumcision in Medina. Muhammad said to her, ‘Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband.”

A fourth hadith Aishah narrated an authentic Hadith that the Prophet said: “When a man sits between the four parts (arms and legs of his wife) and the two circumcised parts meet, then ghusl is obligatory.”.

Many scholars do support FGM while many oppose. There is not consensus on the topic.

Furthermore, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani has stated “That which is wajib [obligatory] in the Shafi`i texts is merely slight ‘trimming’ of the tip of the clitoral hood – prepuce.” Contrary to the WHO definition, he states that this practice is not “FGM, nor harmful to the woman or her ability to derive sexual pleasure.”

Egyptian Sheikh Youssif al-Badri also supports FGM and is among the opponents of the egyptian law against FGM which also gave rise to mass protests in the streets.

So it is an outright lie when many scholars and muslims insist that FGM or female circumcision is completely unrelated to Islam and is “just” a cultural practice in some African countries.

So albeit it may not be an outright command or requirement, it is not unrelated to Islam and it can be regarded as sunna.

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These sources have been in circulation for over 1000 years and do still exist.

One hadith centres around a discussion, recorded between Mohammed and Um Habibah (or Um’Alyyah), a women performed infibulation on slaves. She said that she would continue the procedure “unless it is forbidden and you order me to stop doing it”. He replied (according to one translation) “Yes it is allowed. Come closer so I can teach you: if you cut, do not over do it, because it brings more radiance to the face and it is more pleasant for the husband.”

A second hadith classifies circumcision recommended for women while it is obligatory for men. It comes in different variations. Sometimes mentioned as being charity for women also. Or makrumah for women.

A third hadith is “a woman used to perform circumcision in Medina. Muhammad said to her, ‘Do not cut severely as that is better for a woman and more desirable for a husband.”

A fourth hadith Aishah narrated an authentic Hadith that the Prophet said: “When a man sits between the four parts (arms and legs of his wife) and the two circumcised parts meet, then ghusl is obligatory.”.

Many scholars do support FGM while many oppose. There is not consensus on the topic.

Furthermore, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani has stated “That which is wajib [obligatory] in the Shafi`i texts is merely slight ‘trimming’ of the tip of the clitoral hood – prepuce.” Contrary to the WHO definition, he states that this practice is not “FGM, nor harmful to the woman or her ability to derive sexual pleasure.”

Egyptian Sheikh Youssif al-Badri also supports FGM and is among the opponents of the egyptian law against FGM which also gave rise to mass protests in the streets.

So it is an outright lie when many scholars and muslims insist that FGM or female circumcision is completely unrelated to Islam and is “just” a cultural practice in some African countries.

So albeit it may not be an outright command or requirement, it is not unrelated to Islam and it can be regarded as sunna.

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I agree with you that we need to raise awareness on FGM, but I don’t agree with that parrents should choose to circumcise their little girl. The child can not defend herself, and for this reason we need a legislative action to involve and to protect the child.

Ignore him and he will eventually realize that he is not welcome here.

Just curious. Are you a butcher as profession?

http://www.justice.gc.ca/en/ps.....95-8a.html

This is a good report on FGM compiled after consulting members of communities in which it is commonly practiced.

It does say there is no Islamic justification for it, nor in the Bible or Torah and it still occurs because of ignorance, culture and tradition.

As people are becoming better educated about the health risks, that it is an illegal offence in Canada and also that the Quran/Bible and Torah do not sanction it, it is dying out.

It says sensationalising FGM in the media hinders efforts to educate people about the issues surrounding it and stresses the need to be culturally sensitive.

The people consulted object to the way FGM is portrayed in the West as child abuse and reject the word ‘mutilation’ as being too loaded. Some are surprised it is illegal in Canada.