Survey on religious views on FGM Religious justification and awareness raising in Kermanshah province of Iran (2016)
This study is a Descriptive research,Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Osman Mahmoodi
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To study Religious leaders’ (Mullahs) Attitudes and Views on FGM
Study Population: Male and female mullas (religious leaders)
Findings: The results show that FGM is still justified by a majority of mullahs in Kermansheh province as a religious deed. Only a small minority of 4% says that it is not an Islamic practice (not Sunna). The vast majority believes that it is Islamic. A good third (35%) sees it as recommended or Sunna (the right path),but do not call it an obligation. Yet,almost as many (32%) say it must be 34% 8% 18% 4% 19% 4% 5% 8% Question 7. Why in recent years fewer people tend to circumcise their daughters? Raising awareness of people about effects of FGM through the media and research Western media have a nega>ve impact on the religious beliefs of Muslim people Because there are no sources to confirm the necessity of female genital mu>la>on Because female genital mu>la>on is a tradi>on and neglec>ng it will not guilty Low level of religious knowledge people and neglect of the Sunnah of the Prophet Because there are not qualified and competent women to perform female genital mu>la>on based on the hadith of Prophet Muhammad Because today is not common in popular culture done.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Asia
Country(ies):Iran