As such, it becomes a religious obligation to say unequivocally that the. The book opens with a description of female circumcisionfemale genital mutilation, its history and its consequences for health. Fear of islam should not enable female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation fgm, also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia. As fgm is less prevalent among younger women according to city university london in 2015, this suggested a decline in the practice. Moreover, recent data reveal that it occurs on a much larger scale than previously thought. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Among social activists and feminists, combating female genital mutilation fgm is an important policy goal. Views about the new statistics total views 7,610,477. Fgm in the islamic sense consists of removing the prepuce of the clitoris fgm type 1a. July 30, 2016 islam hashtag news on muslim world, other articles 1 bristol schoolgirl fahma mohamed wins award for fgm awareness campaign.
The racism and rhetoric of british broadcast newspapers amsterdam. I want to reassure women, using quranic references and clear argumentation that islam is the only religion that truly cares about. Pdf facts and controversies on female genital mutilation and islam. You can also find books in multiple languages including arabic, english, urdu, farsi, and many others at the end of this list. The jewish and christian view on female genital mutilation. Fgm is found mostly within and adjacent to muslim communities in centralnorth africa, but it. Female genital mutilationcutting fgm c is a traditional practice in which the external female genitalia is partially or totally incised or excised for a nontherapeutic reason, usually without. The first chapter, some evidence for the truth of islam, answers some important questions which some people ask. Jul 30, 2016 islam hashtag news on muslim world 19 years old fahma mohamed becomes the youngest doctorate holder of bristol. Most of them become victims of the practice before they are old enough to object. This booklet is a humble effort to clarify the truth about islam and the practice of fgm c by critically examining the evidence cited by supporters of the practice, especially those who describe it as an islamic practice.
Women entering the fold of islam played an enviable prominent role, side by side their counterparts, men, in shaping and. A clear example of this is that that one of the various groups in kenya who do not practice fgm are the muslims, although it is a country whose people are known to practice it. 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. Guide on female genital mutilation cutting interactive. Especially since 911, one can enter virtually any major bookstore in the united states, for example, and find numerous 1 the example and actions of the prophet peace and blessings allah be upon him are known as his sunnahwhile his statements are termed hadith. It has been documented in 28 african countries and in some countries in asia and the middle east, but due to increasing immigration from these countries to the western world, fgm has become a worldwide human rights and health issue. Fgm is bringing the religion of islam into disrepute. Female circumcision is either obligatory or recommended. One of the basic principles of islam comes from the prophet pbuh when he said. Renee bergstrom, a 72yearold white woman, in a newlyreleased state. Here you can search for reliable material on different topics and can easily find material in order to present cogent. Fgm in the context of islam by daniel bernard issuu. Female genital mutilation is prevalent in the gambia. Female genital mutilation cannot be defended as part of islam.
The contents of the book were pretested during training programmes organized by the. Which is betterribaat or residing in makkah for worship ibn taymiyyah. Here you can search for reliable material on different topics and can easily find material in. The day i saw 248 girls suffering genital mutilation. That people surgically alter the genitals of young girls and women, usually in painful and unhygienic procedures that can cause grave harm to their health, seems truly horrible. In fact it is not a condition of belonging to any faith group. The who defines the practice as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury. Caseworkers involved with asylum seekers and refugees, childrens charities, and policy makers and shapers will also find it useful, as will researchers and academics. The purpose of this website is to present the ideology of shaykhulislam dr muhammad tahirulqadri in the form of digital library. 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 an ancient cultural practice that existed before islam, christianity and judaism. The islamicbook is a website that facilitates access to islamic books that are freely readable over the internet. The term female circumcision is inappropriate as it implies that the procedure is analogous to male circumcision when in fact a much more extensive amount of tissue is removed. An analysis of female circumcision according to islamic law al islam.
Female genital mutilationcutting fgmc is a global concern. Download islamic books on women including women around the messenger pbuh, i appeal to your sense of shame why not respond. The book was widely read in the west after its publication in. In the reliance of the traveller, a classic work on islamic law, circumcision is given as mandatory, section e4. We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Making excuses for islam and fgm heathers homilies. Islam as regards the practice and to communicate this to religious leaders from the islamic communities practicing fgm c. When we think of female genital mutilation, we usually think of african cultures and nonchristian religions, says a. Female genital mutilation fgm is a practice involving the removal of all or parts of the female external genitalia. Some books go so far as to regard this act as being desirable. There is a classic saying, a civilization is judged by how it treats its weakest members. The practice isnt required by most forms of islam and fatwas have been issued forbidding fgm, favouring it, or leaving the decision to parents but advising against it. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam unfpa.
By doing so i hope to place at their disposal, a reference which can be used as a guide to dissipate any confusion, answer their questions and help erase any remaining doubts. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Most muslims and muslim countries around the world do not practice fgm. On the contrary, it is known to be harmful to girls and women in many ways. Female genital mutilation female genital mutilation1 fgm is internationally recognized as a violation of the human rights of girls and women, reflecting deeprooted inequality between the sexes. Scripture and sunni com all books are available on the website. Women around the messenger pbuh muhammad ali qutub language. As soon as i utter that fgm is good then they can arrest me. Religious views on female genital mutilation wikipedia. Defying our stereotypes about the muslim world, brooks acute analysis of the worlds fastest growing religion deftly illustrates.
But there is a bit more to islams tendency to mutilate than only fgm. Pdf the islamic view on female circumcision researchgate. There is a p lethora of books introducing islam to nonmuslims. International islamic center for population studies and research at al. Understanding and addressing violence against women. Click download or read online button to get female genital mutilation book now.
The ruling on christmas and new year ibn taymiyyah. Not only is it practiced among communities in africa and the middle east, but also in immigrant communities throughout the world. Islamic books in pdf format download below this page provides links to the many islamic books. Across the world, around 200 million women and girls in thirty countries are the victims of female genital mutilation fgm. As such, it becomes a religious obligation to say unequivocally that the practice of fgm is today forbidden in islam. Islam, however, is a religion which recognizes the equal status of men and women in the eyes of god, as is attested by numerous. Lastly, here is a quote from a fatwa responding to the war on islamic female genital mutilation on the grounds of health, after commenting that fgm was legalised by the fuqaha. Female genital mutilation fgm2 is the collective name given to several different traditional practices that involve the cutting of female genitals. Fgm is practised predominantly within certain muslim societies, but it also exists within some adjacent christian and animist groups. Pdf female genital mutilation fgm is a very ancient traditional and cultural ritual. Feb 08, 2011 28 fgm in the context of islam the national council for childhood and motherhood cornish elnile, maadi, cairo telfax. Female genital mutilation the controversy within islam and the west, tribune papers, 24. The only real disagreements in the schools are whether it is obligatory or recommended. These books are dedicated as free material adding value to quran learning for kids, women and all family members.
Nov 17, 2012 it is well established that female genital mutilation fgm is not required in muslim law. Female genital mutilation fgm is the current terminology used by the world health organisation who and is familiar to most health care professionals. Female genital mutilationcutting in africa article pdf available in translational andrology and urology 62. Nine parts of desire is the story of brooks intrepid journey toward an understanding of the women behind the veils, and of the often contradictory political, religious, and cultural forces that shape their lives. A 2011 united nations report states that over 4,100 religious leaders have taught followers that fgm is not sanctioned by islam, and nearly 1,000 religious edicts called on muslims to end cutting. To outsiders, the practice euphemistically known as female circumcision is shocking. Today the entire ahmadiyya muslim community is actively raising awareness that fgm is not an islamic practice and stands united around the world conveying a key message fgm not in the name of islam. Delinking female genital mutilation cutting from islam. Female genital mutilation is a valuable reference for healthcare professionals and others involved in social services, teaching, child protection and police services. Female genital mutilation fgm is currently present, to a varying degree and in. Islams is the only religion that mentions fgm in its sacred texts. The practice is found in africa, asia and the middle east, and within communities from countries in which fgm is common. In this booklet the author address human rights in the light of perfectly balanced system of laws and principles of islam. Authentic islamic books in urdu, the largest online store.
Apr 25, 2017 across the world, around 200 million women and girls in thirty countries are the victims of female genital mutilation fgm. Books minhaj books this website provides a rare treasure of vast islamic literature consisting of hundreds of thousands of pages in unicode, images and pdf formats. Female genital mutilation certainly is found in the muslim sources and is agreed upon to be in islam by the 5 schools of jurisprudence. The islamic view on female circumcision sciencedirect. A majority of the victims are muslim but likewise, a majority of muslims dont practice fgm. Imam shafii is one of those who say that fgm is an obligation, that girls and women should be circumcised if i get asked about the religious ruling on fgm i must keep my silence and not dare to open my mouth. The authors look at the reasons used to justify itcontrol of womens sexuality. 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. Urdu islamic books title urdu islamic books collection. Circumcision is obligatory for every male and female. It also aims to encourage the development of such online books, for the benefit and edification of all.
Female genital mutilation fgm 2 is the collective name given to several different traditional practices that involve the cutting of female genitals. In an effort, however, to clarify the islamic worldview and dispel a number of misconceptions surrounding islam s 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. Nov 12, 2019 islams is the only religion that mentions fgm in its sacred texts. Islam, however, is a religion which recognizes the equal status of men and women in. Thus it is clear that female circumcision is prescribed in islam, and that it is one of the sunnahs of the fitrah and it has a good effect of moderating the individual. Needless to say, for taking a razor blade to its daughters most tender and vulnerable parts, islam should be judged quite harshly. Since fgm is almost always carried out on minors, it is also a violation of the rights of children.
Female genital mutilation fgm or fgc is practised in 30 countries in western, eastern, and northeastern africa, in parts of the middle east and asia, and within some immigrant communities in europe, north america and australia. This website provides a rare treasure of vast islamic literature consisting of hundreds of thousands of pages in unicode, images and pdf formats. Christianity, judaism and islam unanimously agree that your body is a temple of god. However fgm is not recommended by any religion or in any religious texts. The purpose of this website is to present the ideology of shaykhul islam dr muhammad tahirulqadri in the form of digital library. It is well established that female genital mutilation fgm is not required in muslim law. However, within those muslim communities that carry. Pdf the history of islam had not itself been previously confronted with what. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. 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 practice is found in africa, asia and the middle east, and within communities from. It is not religious but might have become symbolic in some communities as a demonstration of faith. If you dont have pdf viewer you can download it here. Female genital mutilation download ebook pdf, epub. Original islamic jurisprudence literature endorses only male circumcision and regards female. The mfi pamphlet series, initiated by the minaret of freedom institute aims to make widely available, at a minimal cost, a summary of authentic islamic positions on important issues of the day. The calls which urge the banning of female circumcision are call that go against islam, because there is no clear text in the quraan or sunnah and there is no opinion of the fuqaha that says that female circumcision is haraam. Sometimes called female circumcision or female genital cutting, fgm is the cutting of the clitoris of girls in order to curb their sexual desire and preserve their sexual honor before marriage.