Khifadh (clitoridectomy) in Egypt

(Thank you Cassandra for this link)

The following link takes you to a video from Youtube where you can view a debate between two Islam scholars from Egypt. Dr. Malika Zarrar, a woman, argues that no matter what, circumcision is brutal. On the other hand, the scholar from Al-Azhar University (one of the leading Islamic institutions in the world), Dr. Muhammad Wahdan, argues with her for circumcision. His argument is that if the clitoris is too long, then it will excite the girl. It was also beneficial in preserving chastity and honor.

Interestingly, the interview was conducted in 2006, and aired in Kuwait. Last year Muslim scholars from all over the world met for a week to debate this issue, and they came up with the admonishment that female circumcision was not only not Islamic, but that it was, in fact, anti-Islamic. That was a very powerful statement. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to have had much impact.

Anyhow... here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUvrHsPaTSo

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