Tag: FGM
Circumcision – Are Muslims Doing It Wrong?
A study concluded that delaying nonmedical circumcision results in greater risk for the child, and a more costly procedure. Muslims try to circumcise children before 13 years old.
14 Year Old Egyptian Girl Dies From FGM
FGM is again on the rise in Egypt. A 14 year old Egyptian girl died this week after undergoing the procedure.
Female Circumcision Now a Growing Problem in Germany
For many of these women, urinating can take up to 30 minutes, and is very painful.
US Pediatric Doctor Favors Female Circumcision
Dr. Hatem al-Haj, PhD, MD, a senior committee member of the Association of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA), has recently published a 41-page Arabic-language paper titled "Circumcision of Girls: Jurisprudence and Medicine," explaining why female circumcision is recommended and even "an honor" for women.