What is Khitan in Islam?
In Islam, male circumcision is a common practice. It is considered to be a symbol of respect for women. The practice is accepted by all Islamic schools of jurisprudence. The question is: Should a man perform this procedure? The short answer is a resounding yes.
khitan is a cutting off of the foreskin covering the head of the penis
Circumcision is a procedure that removes the foreskin covering the penis. According to Islamic teachings, men must cut off their foreskin to reveal their glans and women must cut off the foreskin between their labia to reveal their foreskin. This procedure is not beneficial for either sexes and it is also considered a gross insult to Allah’s creation.
Islamic scholars have been debating the issue of circumcision for centuries. While the Qur’an warns against it, the Prophet Muhammad himself was against it.
It may not violate bodily integrity
In the wake of the death of a young girl in Suez, the Egyptian government has passed a law criminalizing khitan and imposing stricter punishments. Originally, khitan was considered a misdemeanor with a light penalty, but the Suez case reignited public interest in the issue. In August, parliament approved the bill, and the president of Egypt signed it into law.
The new law replaces Article 242 bis of the Penal Code and stipulates that punishable khitan is any removal of female genitalia without medical reason. The doctor and anesthetist involved in the case were also sentenced to prison. The victim’s mother was also sentenced to three months of suspended prison.
It is obligatory for men
Some scholars disagree on the question of whether Khitan is obligatory for men or not. While the majority of Muslims consider circumcision a Sunnah, there are those who maintain that it is an absolute necessity. They cite several reasons for this. One is that it serves the purpose of maintaining purity. After all, if a person is not circumcised, urine would collect in the urethra, causing infection. Additionally, the foreskin would be squeezed, which would result in najasah, which is impurity.
In addition to its social and religious significance, circumcision is a form of sex purity. It marks a man’s status as a Muslim, distinguishing him from the infidels. While it is not an absolute requirement, it is a practice that many Muslims are required to perform in order to be accepted by Allah.
It is a sign of respect for women
In Islam, khitan (circumcision) is considered a sign of respect for women. The procedure is performed during religious ceremonies. In many Islamic countries, it takes place during infancy, though it may also take place during puberty. Although khitan is considered a sign of respect, it has nothing to do with FGM, which is widely practiced in many non-Islamic communities. The IFFSE, an organisation dedicated to the protection of women and children, has also condemned the practice.
Many scholars argue that circumcision is an integral part of Islam’s religion, and that if people are willing to practice it, they should resist the temptation to abandon it. According to Al-Mawardi, there are two periods for circumcision: the seventh day after birth, and the period of puberty. However, the most correct time is at least two months after birth.
It is a sunna
The Arabic term “sunna” denotes the way of the prophet Muhammad and the precedence that he left for Muslims to follow. The word originates in the pre-Islamic Arab concept of “sunnat,” which meant “tribe.” The word has a different meaning in Islam, as the Qur’an interprets it as the ways of God or earlier people. It is also a reference to the Prophet Muhammad’s legal precedent, and the Qur’an commands Muslims to follow these traditions.
The Prophet (PBUH) taught that ‘khitan is prohibited. It is considered a sin. This is because it violates the fundamental principle of Islam, which prohibits the use of force. However, some people claim that it is permissible to use force to gain a political advantage.
It is a hadith
‘Aslama mawla khitan’ is the equivalent of the phrase, ”Aslama ‘aHmadu bnu khalidin.” It was narrated by the Prophet (pbuh) and is an important hadith in Islam. It refers to the virtue of being kind to people.
There are two versions of the hadith. The Abu Dawood version has a weaker attestation. This version also mentions an eminent scholar – Abu Dawood.
It is a rooster’s comb
In Islam, the rooster is considered sacred and highly esteemed as a divine symbol. It is believed that the Messenger of Allah rode on the winged steed Buraq to the First Heaven where he saw a giant rooster, who crooned “There is no God but Allah.” The rooster woke all mankind when it opened its mouth, and the rooster has been used as an emblem of the Prophet for centuries.