Circumcision
Circumcision is a common rite among many cultures and religions in the world. The Muslims call it "Khittan" or "Sunnath'. Most Fiqh scholars agree that circumcision is obligatory upon the men. Afew others consider it not obligatory but is still strongly recommended.
The Malabaris also call it 'Maarkham'. In the olden days there was elaborate cultural traditions attached to this occasion, akin to marriages. Similar cultural set up was also practiced in the Malay community who also call it 'Masuk Jawi'.
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29-12-2003
"Introduction to Circumcision among the Malabaris"
- Webmaster
- 29-12-2003
"Sunat dan Mazhab Shafi'e"
- "Ustaz Abdul Kareem as- Saquofi" - 29-12-2003
"Bersunat di Malabar zaman dahulu"
- "Malabari-malabari senior" - 29-12-2003
"Circumsicion of Malabaris in Lakshadweep Island"
- "Hisham Kunhimon" - 31-12-2003
"Hukum berkhatan untuk wanita"
- "Dr Ramzan Gafoor " - 4-1-2004
"Female Circumcision Is NOT Required by Islam"
- archived - 4-1-2004
"Female genital mutilation"
- archived - 26-1-2004
"Teknik sunat lelaki dan perempuan"
- "Doktor-doktor Malabari"
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