Dissecting the claims of legitimization for the ritual of female circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM)
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Qatar University College of Law (Previously) / Qatar University Qatar University Press (Currently)
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This work analyses the various arguments put forward by the supporters of female genital mutilation (FGM) under Islamic law to determine whether this practice has its roots in Islam, whether it is a customary or cultural tradition, or whether it is a matter of personal preference in different parts of the Muslim world where the practice exists.
The findings of this work are that the arguments given in support of FGM are either not reliable, are weak or, do not order Muslims to carry out this practice.
Instead, this horrific practice is rooted in customary-cum-cultural tradition or, is a matter of personal preference for some Muslims but cannot be legitimized under Islamic law.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Munir, Muhammad. 2014. Dissecting the claims of legitimization for the ritual of female circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM). International Review of Law،Vol. 2014, no. 2, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-806401
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Munir, Muhammad. Dissecting the claims of legitimization for the ritual of female circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM). International Review of Law No. 2 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-806401
American Medical Association (AMA)
Munir, Muhammad. Dissecting the claims of legitimization for the ritual of female circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM). International Review of Law. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-806401
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes margin notes.
Record ID
BIM-806401