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Facts About Male Circumcision In Islam
Male circumcision is one of the most important rites of Islam. It is known as Khitan or Khatna which means removal of the foreskin of the genitals after birth. Though circumcision is a practice in Christian and Jewish communities as well, the practice is widely followed by the Islamic communities throughout the world.
The practice of circumcision has not been specifically mentioned in Quran. According to the oral traditions, Prophet Mohammed was born without a foreskin while others say that his grandfather Abd-al-Muttalib had circumcised him when he was seven days old. Hence, the followers of Prophet circumcised themselves to proclaim their inclusion into the Islamic community.
Circumcision is the part of Fitrah or the five acts of personal cleanliness which includes circumcision, shaving pubic hair, trimming moustache, cutting nails and plucking the hair from one's armpits. Different Islamic schools have different opinions about circumcision. Some have prescribed circumcision as a binding practice for all Muslims while other find it a highly recommended yet a non obligatory practice.
WHY MUSLIM WOMEN OBSERVE PURDAH?
Read on to find out some more interesting facts about male circumcision in Islam.
Shia
Traditions
According
to
the
Shia
traditions,
circumcision
is
an
obligatory
practice.
Boys
have
to
be
circumcised
without
fail
when
they
are
seven
days
old.
It
is
believed
that
urine
of
the
uncircumcised
is
impure
and
prayers
offered
with
unclean
genitals
are
not
accepted
by
God.
If
a
person
becomes
a
Muslim,
he
must
submit
to
circumcision
even
if
he
is
80
years
old.
Time
Of
Circumcision
The
exact
time
of
circumcision
depends
on
the
family,
region
and
culture.
Usually
families
prefer
to
get
their
boys
circumcised
before
the
age
of
ten
or
sometimes
at
birth.
Benefits
Of
Circumcision
The
practice
of
circumcision
has
been
a
matter
of
debates
and
criticism
for
a
long
time.
But
circumcision
is
a
beneficial
practice
in
a
way
because
it
helps
maintain
personal
hygiene.
A
few
benefits
of
circumcision
are:
Protection
against
infections
caused
by
the
tightening
of
foreskin,
prevention
of
the
infections
of
urethra,
prevents
genital
cancer
and
sexually
transmitted
diseases.
Thus, it is a healthy practice which is followed widely in the Islamic communities. In fact, in some countries circumcision is celebrated with great pomp and show.
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