Epigraph:
On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them, as God told him. Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised, and his son Ishmael was thirteen; Abraham and his son Ishmael were both circumcised on that very day. And every male in Abraham’s household, including those born in his household or bought from a foreigner, was circumcised with him. (Genesis 17:23-27)
A famous landmark and boat ride in Copenhagen, Denmark
Lead post collected by Dr. Amtul Qadoos Farhat, the Muslim Time’s Editor for Canada
Denmark & Sweden may Ban Non-Medical Circumcision of Boys
Epigraph On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them,…
Circumcisions to Help Prevent AIDS Are on the Rise
A painting of Abraham’s departure by József Molnár. It was with Prophet Abraham that male circumcision started The NewYork Times: by Donald G. McNeil Jr. – Circumcision for AIDS prevention is increasing rapidly…
Male Circumcision, From St. Paul to Hillary Clinton
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD In a recent CNN video clip, in the context of the World AIDS Day, it was documented that the Secretary of State,…
Science of Circumcision: Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac or St. Paul?
Written and Collected by Zia H Shah MD According to the Islamic understanding, Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, may peace of God be on all of them, were all revered prophets…
Hilary Clinton Promoting Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention
The Muslim Times applauds Hilary Clinton for her pragmatic stance on the issue of circumcision and prevention of HIV. I hope that she recognizes that this endorsement also shows that only Islam…
Celibacy or Islamic teaching of Chastity: that is the question?
Epigraph: Then We caused Our Messengers to follow in their footsteps; and We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow them, and We gave him the Gospel. And We placed…
Islam versus Christianity: Utilitarian purpose of the Islamic teachings
It is said that a teaching of the Bible is that if a person is smitten on the right cheek he should present the left one to the one who smites. This…
Divorce: Islam Versus Christianity
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD The only countries that do not allow divorce are the Philippines and the Vatican City, an ecclesiastical state, which has no procedure for divorce. Countries…
Benjamin Franklin: ‘Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed!’
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Epigraph: “And as for the man who steals and the woman who steals, cut off their hands in retribution of their offence…
Trial by ordeal or the Shariah Law?
Epigraph: “And as for the man who steals and the woman who steals, cut off their hands in retribution of their offence as an exemplary punishment from Allah. And Allah…
Shariah Law: Gods’ Law, Moral Law, the Natural Law or Man made Law?
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Shariah Law is a bogeyman for right wing politicians in the West to spread Islamophobia and a political tool for the Mullahs to…
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Some relevant quotations from the Qu’ran:
He created everything in exact measure; He precisely designed everything
(25:2)
He designed you, and designed you well.
(40:64)
He created the heavens and the earth for a specific purpose, designed you and perfected your design.
(64:3)
He created man in the best design.
(95:4)
[Satan said:] ” I will mislead them, I will entice them, I will command them to mark the ears of livestock, and I will command them to distort the creation of GOD.”
(4:119)
We did not leave anything out of this book.
(6:38)
The word of your lord is complete, in truth and justice. Nothing shall abrogate His words. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
(6:115)
Say, “Did you note how GOD sends down to you all kinds of provisions, then you render some of them unlawful, and some lawful? Say, Did God give you permission to do this? Or, do you fabricate lies and attribute them to God?”
(10:59)
Yes, Abraham was an old man and Isaac was at least a mature adolescent. The proposal in question does allow boys as young as 12 to choose to be circumcised (although I still feel this is too young — it should only be available to adults capable of making an informed decision).
In any case, scripture seems to support the idea that circumcision can happen at any age. If it is going to happen at all, let it be chosen by adults deciding to do it to themselves, not unconsenting children.
But why to meddle into other’s affair? Why to become an adviser against circumcision?
If circumcision is right then let it be at any age. Children cannot make decision. Like a mental person, the children do not have clear will and their good and bad deeds are not considered moral (responsible) acts.
The important thing is to prove the usefulness or defect of circumcision. That is more important. Until any bad point is proved against circumcision, there is no need to discuss the matter.
Issac was born 13 years after Ishmael. The covenant of circumcision was made immediately after birth of Issac a.s. It is not right to say that Issac was grown up; that Isaac was at least a mature adolescent. That is not right. A drowning person will try to catch at a straw.
The best post that I have seen is of 30 January from Zia Shah sahib. Excellent.