‘Attack on religious beliefs’: Closure of Hyde circumcision clinic suffers Islamic backlash

Our thanks to Tim for pointing us to a piece published by 15 Square, which has a link to this. From the article:

In 2013, the clinic owner, also named Dr Nadeem Ahmed, was issued a warning for performing a circumcision on an eight-year-old boy without getting consent from both parents.

Circumcision is considered compulsory by most Shi’a Muslims, and while not mandatory for Sunni Muslims, the practice is still strongly encouraged as it is seen to improve cleanliness.

It is also considered to be a sign of belonging to the Muslim community. [Note: or the Jewish community.]

However, the procedure is not without its risks, as 5% of children who underwent circumcision in Central Manchester in 2014 were subsequently admitted to A&E. [my emphasis]

5 thoughts on “‘Attack on religious beliefs’: Closure of Hyde circumcision clinic suffers Islamic backlash

  1. Religion should be put on the same legal basis as sex – there should be an age of consent before which involvement in religion is not allowed, and anyone who forces it on a child should be regarded in the same light as a paedophile. Older than the age of consent? Paint yourself blue and dance naked around a goat by candlelight if you wish. Younger than the age of consent? Hands off.

  2. Freedom of Religion starts and stops at your own body. No one has the Right to carve THEIR religion into someone else’s body.

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