What is the practice of female circumcision in Muslim society? This important part of women's body is ruthlessly cut off and thrown away

New debates keep on erupting from time to time regarding the rights and freedom of women. Different ideologies emerge in the world especially regarding the status of Muslim women. Many people consider it to be stuck in bad practices, while some call it a part of their religious and cultural values. In recent times, the discussion about female circumcision (Female Genital Mutilation, FGM) has once again intensified.

Statement of Pope Francis and the truth of circumcision
The supreme religious leader of Christianity, Pope Francis, recently called female circumcision a "crime" and termed it a violation of human rights. He said that this fight for women's rights, equality and opportunities should continue. His statement has sparked a global debate on the painful process of female circumcision and the need to end it.

What is female circumcision?

Female circumcision is an orthodox practice in which the external genitals of women are cut off. It is not only a physically painful procedure, but it also has severe mental and social implications. Some orthodox communities consider it a procedure to make women "pure" and "marriageable", but in reality it is a direct violation of women's autonomy and their rights.

Status of circumcision around the world

India: The practice of female circumcision is observed mainly in the Bohra community in India.

Egypt: The practice was banned in 2008, but despite this, many cases of this practice keep coming to light.

Other countries: The practice is still prevalent in many countries in Africa and the Middle East, while it also exists among immigrant communities in many Western countries.

The United Nations has considered it a serious violation of human rights and has set a goal to completely eliminate it by 2030. Every year 6 February is celebrated as the "International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM" to raise awareness against this practice.

Debate on triple talaq and women's freedom

After the abolition of triple talaq in India, Muslim women have got a big relief. Now if a woman is given triple talaq, she can go to the court and seek justice. However, the question arises whether women are really given the maximum freedom in Islam, as some religious leaders claim. If it were so, such practices and problems would have been eradicated from the root.

What does society say?

Practices like circumcision leave deep wounds on the body and soul of women. This is not just a religious or cultural issue, but a matter of human rights. Society has to consider that such evil practices not only weaken women, but are a blot on the entire humanity.

What is your opinion?

What is your opinion on practices like circumcision? Should we take more stringent steps to end these practices? Your opinion towards women's rights is important to us.