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-{{QualityScore|Lead=1|Structure=2|Content=2|Language=4|References=2}}'''Female Genital Mutilation''' (FGM) generally involves one, or a combination of, the following interventions:
+{{QualityScore|Lead=1|Structure=2|Content=2|Language=4|References=2}}Female Genital Mutilation or Female Circumcision (Arabic: ختان المرأة) is the practice of cutting off part (or parts) of the outer labia and vulva, including part or all of the clitoris, of women. Female Genital Mutilation also includes the practice of Infibulation, in which the outer labia are pared back and the cut edges stitched together. When this heals it forms a seal that covers both the openings of the vagina and the urethra. Those who engage in FGM consider the primary purpose of FGM to be the safeguarding of the purity, chastity, virtue and reputation of girls and women.
-*'''clitoridectomy''' - the partial or complete amputation of the clitoris, or of the clitoral prepuce;
+FGM is a practice associated with Islam: about 80% of FGM is attributable to Muslims<ref>https://fgmtruth.wordpress.com/what-percentage-of-global-fgm-are-moslems-responsible-for/</ref>. Most of the remaining 20% is attributable to non-Muslims living in FGM-practicing Islamic societies (e.g. the Egyptian Copts<ref>https://copticliterature.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/prevalence-of-and-support-for-female-genital-mutilation-within-the-copts-of-egypt-unicef-report-2013/</ref>), or societies that have historically been dominated by the Islamic slave trade (e.g. Ethiopia and Eritrea).
-*'''excision''' - the partial or complete removal of the labia;
-*'''infibulation''' - the stitching together opposing outer labia in order to seal over the openings of the vagina and urethra.
-The nature and extent of FGM varies from country to country, and community to community. Globally, about 80% of FGM is attributable to Muslims<ref>https://fgmtruth.wordpress.com/what-percentage-of-global-fgm-are-moslems-responsible-for/</ref>. Most of the remaining 20% of FGM is attributable to non-Muslims who exist in Muslim-dominated societies and communities (e.g. the Egyptian Copts<ref>https://copticliterature.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/prevalence-of-and-support-for-female-genital-mutilation-within-the-copts-of-egypt-unicef-report-2013/</ref>). The mean age at which girls are subject to FGM is seven, though some communities subject new-born girls to it, and other communities perform FGM near puberty. It is generally performed without anaesthetic, in non-sterile conditions.
+The disposition of '''Islamic law''' towards FGM is determined by its status in the Qur'an and the Sunnah (Sharia), and on how that status is interpreted by Islamic jurists and scholars (fiqh). Shariah derives directly from the [[Qur'an]] and the [[Sunnah]] (which consists of the [[Hadith]] and [[Sira|Sira)]]. Shariah has the status of divine revelation, and is unchanging and unchangeable. Fiqh is Islamic jurisprudence - the process whereby Islamic jurists and scholars make the principles of Shariah applicable to human beings by the creation of laws, beliefs and observances.
-The disposition of '''Islamic law''' towards FGM is determined by its status in the Qur'an and the Sunnah (Sharia), and on how that status is interpreted by Islamic jurists and scholars (fiqh). Shariah derives directly from the [[Qur'an]] and the [[Sunnah]] (which consists of the [[Hadith]] and [[Sira|Sira)]]. Shariah has the status of divine revelation, and is unchanging and unchangeable. Fiqh is Islamic jurisprudence - the process whereby Islamic jurists and scholars translate Shariah into rules, rituals, beliefs and observances that are applicable to human beings and their society.
+== FGM in the Qur'an and Sunnah ==
+FGM is mentioned (at least) [[Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Female Genital Mutilation|seven times in the Hadith]]. Four hadith report Muhammad approving of FGM. Two other hadith report Sahabah (Muhammad's companions) openly participating in FGM. These have less doctrinal authority than the hadith featuring Muhammad. The remaining, seventh, hadith mentions FGM, but neither approves or disapproves of it.
-FGM is mentioned (at least) [[Qur'an, Hadith and Scholars:Female Genital Mutilation|seven times in the Hadith]]. Four hadith report Muhammad approving of FGM. Two other hadith report Sahabah (Muhammad's companions) openly participating in FGM. These have less doctrinal authority than the hadith featuring Muhammad. The remaining, seventh, hadith mentions FGM, but neither approves or disapproves of it.
 There is no explicit mention of FGM in the Qur'an. However, a hadith in which Muhammad approves of FGM explains and supports a Quranic verse, and is therefore specially authoritative.