Thank you for your comment. I respect your opinion. As as me, a Muslim, Male circumcision is carried out for Muslims for religious reasons, primarily in order to adhere to the sunnah (practice) of Prophet Muhammad.
Also, there are initiatives to characterize it as a supporter of personal hygiene or cleanliness.
And we Muslim must be clean between each of our five time prayers. From head to toes. Even a fart might cause our prayers to end and require a fresh start.
By the way, you might read this article on the guidance of a medical professional. I'm not a doctor, but reading this has helped me to understand the cause so far. Hope it's help you too.
Thank you. I understand the history and the argument for it being healthy and clean but this doesn't take away the fact that it is unnecessary (on medical grounds) and that it is mutilation of a child who is not capable of making his own decision on whether he chooses to remove a part of his body or not.
I have many references on the subject but thank you for the link however, I would also refer you to examine whether the risk associated with the procedure outweighs the perceived benefit or whether you have statistics of the number of children around the world who die as a consequence of this primarily religious practise, not to mention the.pain and discomfort you cause your child through this procedure.
I'm not sure how other people's children accept circumcision. But my two sons may be aware and know about the commandment and virtue of circumcision themselves. My son was not forced, and they are the ones who've been asking me when they can be circumcised. I guess the boys are now better at finding information on their own about the circumcision process.
I was anxious as I accompanied them through this programme, but they were fearless because they were prepared. I'm not sure what your religion is, but I'm sorry because, to you, our religion might seem forced and might seem ridiculous.
Everyone has different religious beliefs, so it all relies on us. I'm also aware that people from other religions have done the same thing. But I guess it's not because of their religion. Maybe this blogger @funshee can explain to you her reason why she let her son be circumcised, even as a newborn. I know that it's not just Muslims who are doing it; there must be a good reason why other religions are doing it too.
I also have many friends who are not Muslims but who are also circumcised. It's just that I never asked why they wanted to be circumcised. Because before, I thought only Muslims were circumcised. Apparently, it doesn't matter what religion this is.
Regarding the question of the statistical risk and possible death after circumcision, in the 44 years I have lived, I have never heard of anyone dying because of circumcision. But if you have an article that I can read, could you please give me the link to the article?
Oh yes, now that it's the second day of my children's circumcision, they don't feel pain anymore; they just need to take care of their private parts until they're fine. I do know how concerning you are about the children, but they both are amazingly fine.😁😁
Thank you so much and its wonderful you allow them freewill to make their own decision at an age they perhaps understand more.
As the religious issue, I object to ALL circumcision on religious grounds, I genuinely do not pick out Islam! Many religions and even the non-religious perform this procedure as a 'normal' thing. The origin I believe is much further back than the Sunnah as in Genesis 17:13 in the Old Testament
For interest, Hinduism sees it as sinful as the body is made by God and even that it is a form of self harm.
I hope the boys quickly recover and wish you and your lovely family health and happiness,
PS Zero religion was the answer to your question, but again, my disagreement is against the practise of circumcision and NOT the religion.