Bodily integrity and male circumcision

  • Ghiath Alahmad King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
  • Wim Dekkers
Keywords: bodily integrity, male circumcision, Islam

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/44-1-7903

The notion of bodily integrity forms an important part of the value-structure of many religions and cultures. In this paper, we explore the notion of bodily integrity in Islam focusing on male circumcision. Our aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the Muslim perspective and of the differences and similarities between Western and Islamic ethical structures, in particular, regarding the concept of bodily integrity.

Author Biography

Ghiath Alahmad, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Bioethics section
Published
2012-03-09
Section
Islamic Perspectives