The highest religious authority Clear Signal against FGM: Egyptian Dar Al Ifta snubs Islamists!! The highest religious authority in Egypt has – once again – condemned female genital mutilation. In the current climate with fears rising last year that then ruling islamists could decriminalize FGM, this is an important signal and success in the struggle against FGM. Yet, the practice remains widespread in the country. A representative of Dar Al-Ifta, an official body responsible for issuing religious edicts based on the rulings of the religious Al-Azhar University, has told a summit in Cairo that FGM is “not a religious duty” and should be prohibited. Mohamed Wessam Khedr addressed representatives of the Egyptian government, Way to go Dar Al-Alfta Bismillah:-). Ambassador Lucy Mashua Sharp
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:22:54 +0000
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