Some Indonesians, to this day, still practice female circumcision. Circumcision of girls includes all procedures that involve the removal of part or all of the external female genitalia. Female circumcision is almost always performed by traditional practitioners on minors.
So, what is the law in Islam? So, what is the medical perspective on female circumcision? In this article we will discuss female circumcision in Islamic law and medical views. Listen to the explanation, Mother.
The law of female circumcision in Islam
In Islam, explained in the book Women's Sunnah Jurisprudence written by Abu Malik Kamal ibn Sayyid Salim, the purpose of circumcision for women in Islam is to stabilize lust. Meanwhile, the law of doing so is makrumah or aims to glorify the woman. This means that there is no obligation imposed on Muslim women for that, Mother.
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According to detikcom, Ibnu Qudamah in Kitab al Mughni once explained the law of female circumcision in Islam. The evidence that forms the basis of this opinion is the hadith of Ibnu Abbas marfu` to the Prophet SAW,
Circumcision is Sunnah for men, honorable for women.
Meaning: Circumcision is sunnah for men and glory for women.” (HR Ahmad and Baihaqi).
For you to know, there is actually no hadith that explicitly narrates the command for female circumcision. On the other hand, there are only arguments that explain the instructions and procedures for carrying out circumcision for women.
The hadith of Umm 'Athiyah RA, a woman who practiced female circumcision in Medina, is one of them. The Prophet SAW also said the following,
Do not exhaust yourself, for that is more pleasing to the woman and more desirable to the husband
Meaning: “Don't spend it all, because actually that will be better for women and more favorable to husbands.” (HR Abu Dawud).
From the hadith above, it can be said that the method of female circumcision must be considered, namely, it is enough to only remove the membrane that covers the clitoris and it must not be excessive, such as cutting or injuring the clitoris.
Meanwhile, the website of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) discusses that the method of female circumcision described in the hadith also only applies to young women. This is because there is no evidence that shows circumcision in adult women.
Then, what about from a medical perspective? Is there any impact?
Female circumcision from a medical perspective
In Indonesia itself, female circumcision is actually prohibited. However, the ban was not issued firmly. In practice, we still find parents in some areas who allow their daughters to be circumcised, Mother.
Reported by CNNIndonesia, people believe that female circumcision can reduce passionate sexual desires in adulthood. However, this benefit cannot be proven medically. Instead of being beneficial, medical experts agree that female circumcision is not beneficial at all, Mother.
Why is that? Quoting the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), female circumcision has no health benefits, only harm. Circumcision has no health benefits, and harms girls and women in many ways.
This procedure involves the removal and damage of healthy and normal female genital tissue, and disrupts the natural functions of the girl's body.
Effects of female circumcision
Immediate complications of female circumcision can include:
severe pain excessive bleeding (bleeding) swelling of genital tissue fever infection eg tetanus urinary tract problems wound healing problems injury to surrounding genital tissue death.
Long-term complications of female circumcision can include:
urinary tract problems (pain when urinating, urinary tract infections) vaginal problems (vaginal discharge, itching, bacterial vaginosis and other infections) menstrual problems (menstrual pain, difficulty passing menstrual blood, etc.) scar tissue and keloids sexual problems (pain during intercourse intimacy, decreased satisfaction, etc.) increased risk of birth complications (difficulty giving birth, excessive bleeding, caesarean section, need for resuscitation of the baby, etc.) and death of the newborn psychological problems (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, etc.) .
This is an explanation of the rules for circumcision for girls according to Islam and medicine. Hopefully this information can be a consideration for Mothers in caring for your little one.
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