Re: Islamic circumcision

Hello Cal, you wrote :

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Cal E. Rollins) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Eco6, 
> 
> Where is circumcision forbidden for females in the Baha'i Faith?

"The House of Justice has given careful consideration to the question
of the genital mutilation of girls, otherwise known as "female
circumcision". No reference in the Bahá'í Writings to this subject has
come to light; however, the House of Justice regards the practice of
female circumcision as contrary to the spirit of the Bahá'í
Teachings....

Because this damaging custom is entrenched in tradition and is
reported to be widespread in Africa, the Bahá'í institutions have the
duty of weaning the friends from it through an ongoing programme of
education based on spiritual principles and sound scientific
information....

The House of Justice knows that you will exercise wisdom in providing
this advice to the friends and in encouraging them to adhere to the
sacred instructions for the new day. You will undoubtedly wish to
discuss with the Counsellors any plans which you may formulate, before
putting these into effect, so that a united effort can be achieved."

(29 March 1995, written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to
a National Spiritual Assembly)
http://bahai-library.org/unpubl.compilations/africa.html#s4d

> I heard that the Shi'ahs also practiced circumcision.  Does that mean
> the Bab and Baha'u'llah were circumcised?  --Cal

Probably yes, like all muslim men, because they were muslims before
receiving the revelation.

Best wishes.
EC06