Towards a solution concerning female genital mutilation? An approach from within according to Islamic legal opinions
Female circumcision is a tradition that is widespread and not restricted to predominantly Muslim countries. It is prevalent among all religious groups in many parts of Africa and Western Asia, whether they are Coptic Christians, Ethiopian Jews, or Arab Muslims. Female genital cutting or—more to the...
Main Author: | Jens Kutscher |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Donner Institute
2011-01-01
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Series: | Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis |
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Online Access: | https://journal.fi/scripta/article/view/67389 |
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