muslim mama re: circ

[Eco_Ma]

Hi all


Okay we are a muslim family and I am pregnant again : we have a dd so circumsion was never an issue. Me and my husband got discussing circumsion. I am totally against it and he is for it. Eek even though he was circumsised without any drugs with grown men holding him down). I have told him that I will NOT allow that to happen if we have a boy. We had a few heated debates but after he saw how upset I was he has said that he will go with my wishes and if we have a son then it will be my sons choice once he is an adult to choose for himself. I am truely blessed to have a supportive husband : I am also scared about how the whole muslim community will view our decisions but I know my choice is a right one xxx

[BlessedMommy2006]

Good for you for standing up for your son and protecting him!

[Eco_Ma]

Thanks : Not sure if it is a boy yet but the topic was raised with my husband just incase

[calngavinsmom]

Congrats on your pregnancy momma. I don't believe boys or girls should be subjected to this cruel custom against their will for ANY reason. I feel this is something adults should be able to choose for themselves, just like any other optional body modification.

You are clearly a kind and compassionate person protecting your child this way, especially with the external pressures you must feel from your community. Kudos for being so strong Momma, you are definitely making a decision that is respectful of your child and their rights as an individual.

Take care!

[Fellow Traveler]

What a lucky boy; congratulations. There are several Muslim lparent here so I think you'll find the support you need. I would expect your community to be compassionate enough to support you. If they weren't and it was meni would ignored them. Protecting your child comes first everything else is a distant second.

[georgia]

Congratulations on your pregnancy and decision!!!

[georgia]

Hi, everyone I wanted to take a moment and explain a little bit about how we're handling the religious circumcision discussion. In the past, we have experienced problems with members attacking each other's religion when the topic of religious circumcision was hosted in Religious Studies. We do not wish to host religious bashing anywhere at MDC, so please keep that out of posts. In an effort to keep the discussion civil and respectful, we have moved it to Spirituality:

The Spirituality board is a forum of support, respectful requests of information, and sharing of faith and practice. To uphold this purpose the board will not host discussions of debate or criticism. Disagreements about spiritual issues should be set aside out of respect for the diversity and varying interpretations and beliefs that we hold as a community.

If you do not agree with the OP, please do not post. We do not wish to host debate in this forum. If you do agree with the OP, please feel free to post with any supportive and helpful information/personal experience, etc.

Respectful discussion of a religious nature regarding circumcision, alternatives, etc. may be hosted in the Spirituality forum. The Spirituality forum is a debate-free zone. Members maintain a list of helpful websites in a Web Resources thread for further information about religious issues.

Posts that are disrespectful (on either "side" of the issue) will be removed and the member alerted. We are working really hard to host the topic of religious circumcision at our community, and we need your help in hosting informative, helpful and respectful discussion for not only the OP, but also all future parents who seek support and information about dealing with religious imperatives, family/societal pressure, etc. in the context of natural family living.

This is not a space to debate religious circumcision or post pejoratively about those who do circumcise. Instead, we wish to provide a space where members of the faith can gather and provide information, personal experience, advice, etc.

Thanks so much for your help Please PM me with any further questions!

[BlessedMommy2006]

As far as dealing with it with your community, if people ask you just tell them that you are leaving it up to your son when he comes of age.

Plus, people don't go around naked all the time, so a lot of people may not even know that your son isn't circumcised.

[Eco_Ma]

Awesome points xxx

Originally Posted by BlessedMommy2006

As far as dealing with it with your community, if people ask you just tell them that you are leaving it up to your son when he comes of age.

Plus, people don't go around naked all the time, so a lot of people may not even know that your son isn't circumcised.

[robertandenith]

congrats and good for you!!!! for standing up for your precious boy and wish you many great things, you are an awesome mama! ::