Many of those who are circumcised are done so while they are still infants, although there are a small percentage of those who are circumcised as adults. When an infant is circumcised, a small clamp called a Gompo Clamp is generally used, thereby ensuring that the glans penis is protected and that the bleeding is stopped quickly. After the foreskin has been securely clamped, a scalpel is then used to remove the part of the foreskin that is in the flat, or upper, part of the clamp. The procedure can take as little as a few minutes, and in order to protect the child from any unwanted injury or discomfort, a small dose of anesthesia is applied to the area.

Although historians generally disagree as to when the first circumcision took place, many believe that it originated in the Heliolithic culture some 15,000 years ago. Whether it branched off to different cultures or, conversely, arose in various cultures independently is also up for scholarly debate, but the Egyptians were the first to document the act. In the Jewish religion, the act of circumcision is performed in a ceremony known as a bris, where a figure known as a mohel performs the actual cutting of the foreskin. It usually takes place on the eighth day of the infant’s life unless.

In Islam, circumcision is an integral part of the religion. The prescription of circumcision for Muslims is reported in several hadiths:

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘The (characteristics of) the fitrah are five: circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, trimming the moustache, cutting the fingernails and plucking the armpit hairs” (Sahih al-Bukhari). Fitrah is defined as the natural state of man.

The following words have been recorded in another hadith “get rid of the hair of disbelief
and perform circumcision” (Musnad Ahmad).

Rasulullah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever accepts Islam should have his circumcision perfomed.” (Talkhis al-Habir)

It has been reported in hadith that the recommended time for circumcision to be performed for a newborn baby is the seventh day. “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) performed the Aqiqah of al-Hassan and al-Hussain and circumcised them on the 7th day.” (Reported by al-Baihaqee & Tabaraanee). It is important however to remember that the timing is only a recommendation and it is still permissible to perform circumcision after the seventh day if for example the day has been missed.

There are several scientific benefits of circumcision. For one thing, because the foreskin adds a larger surface area to the penis, the rate of infection can increase drastically, causing serious complications for people of all ages. Having it removed, however, drastically decreases the rate of infection. Moreover, during sexual intercourse, the foreskin and prepuce, which is the retractable piece of skin that covers the genitals, are prone to trauma, making it easier for harmful bacteria – such as the HIV virus, for instance – to enter the blood stream. Of course, as we all know, the HIV disease generally leads to AIDS which, at this point, is virtually incurable. Other proven medical benefits of circumcision include protection of the female partner against cancer of the cervix, protection against cancer of the penis and prevention of urinary tract infections.

Some argue that circumcision is extremely painful and, consequently, one should not have the procedure preformed. This, however, is untrue, as there are a number of different anesthetics that can be applied – and that are applied – during circumcision to curtail the pain that might be involved. Many doctors and researchers liken the foreskin to the pinky finger, arguing that, in the modern world, both have ceased to have any clearly defined, absolutely necessary functions. Because humans have the facilities to keep themselves clean, and usually do, the foreskin has lost its purpose and, instead of proving beneficial, has actually proven to be detrimental to many.

For those who are older and desire circumcision, the pain is more pronounced and can last longer than those who undergo circumcision while infants. This is because, in an infant, the nerves in the region are not fully developed, whereas in the older, adult male, the nerves are much more functional, sensitive, and complex, making the pain much more intense. Skin cells also heal better and more efficiently when younger so that permanent damage does not take place. Scarring and complications are also less likely for an infant who undergoes circumcision.

The procedure takes approximately an hour to an hour-and-a-half. It must be noted, however, that the hour to hour-and-a-half covers everything from the initial setup, cleansing, actual cutting of the foreskin, and clean up. The actual cutting does not take more than a few minutes. The aftercare for infants is generally very quick, with recovery rates as fast as a few days to a week. For older men, the procedure takes roughly the same time, although the aftercare takes much longer, up to a few weeks. During this time, men should refrain from having sexual intercourse ensuring that the penis heals correctly.

It is important to note that not everyone should be circumcised. Those with blood clots, for example, should refrain from the surgery because the blood may not clot, possibly leading to serious complications and maybe even death. Those with immune deficiencies, and do not heal quickly or effectively, should stay away from any unnecessary surgery, including circumcision. Although the procedure is considered to be very safe, one should not put themselves in any unnecessary danger.

In a study of 603 males under the age of 21, researches concluded that approximately 71.1% of the male population living in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada is circumcised, while only 28.9% are not. Although a country-by-country analysis has yet to be done, James Badger, a sociologist, came to the conclusion that roughly 40% of the world’s population is circumcised. His breakdown looks as follows:

A). Countries with at least 75% of residents circumcised:

1. North and West Africa

2. Much of East Africa (including, Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Dahomey, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya. Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Northern Uganda, Upper Volta, Zaire)

3. Much of Islamic Asia and the Middle East (including, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel {not Muslim}, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, Yemen)

4. Tonga, Samoa, Canada, United States and Western Europe, Eastern Europe.

B). Countries with 50-75% of residents circumcised:

1. The rest of Africa

2. Parts of Asia with Muslim majorities (i.e. India)

3. The Pacific Islands.

C). Countries with less than 50%

1. Central and South America

2. Caribbean.

Using these figures, the worldwide circumcision rate is approximately 40%.

For those interested in more information regarding circumcision, here are some informative sites to check out:

1. http://www.circinfo.net/ — very informative; a ton of information

2. www.wikipedia.com – a lot of information, although some of it may not be completely accurate.

3. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006032414350 - a lot of scientifically-based information

4. familydoctor.org/042.xml – medically sound information

5. www.aap.org/visit/circumcision.htm

The cost of circumcision varies from country to country. Some medical teams do it for as little as £70. There are a number of places where you can have your child circumcised. Below is a list of ten places throughout the United Kingdom:

1. Brenenden Hospital – Cranbrook, Kent – www.brenendenhospital.org/uk

2. New Victoria Hospital – Kingston upon Thames, Surrey – newvictoriahospital.co.uk/

3. London Specialist Hospitals – London – londonspecialisthospitals.nhs.uk

4. Cromwell Hospital – Cromwell – www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk/

5. HCA International – London – hcainternational.com

6. Aspen Healthcare – London – aspen-healthcare.co.uk

7. Litfield House Medical Centre – Bristol – litfieldhouse.co.uk

8. St. Anthony’s Hospital – Surrey – stanthoys.org.uk

9. Parkview Private Clinic – Wanstead, East London - http://www.parkviewclinicltdwanstead.co.uk/

10. Holly House Hospital – Essex - http://www.hollyhouse-hospital.co.uk/index0.asp

This is also an ideal place if you are looking to change your own or your babies name. Not only does our site include the more common or popular baby names but we also list beautiful, unique, unusual, uncommon & modern baby boys names & baby girl names. Baby names from a variety of origins are listed including Indian, Pakistani, Arab and African baby names. Please note however we do not have non-muslim baby names such as Hindu, Christian, Italian, Irish, American, French or British baby names.

Name is what a person is distinguished by. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as a word or a combination of words constituting the individual designation by which a person, animal, place or thing is known, spoken of, etc. The name you pick for your baby is a word that will be used to identify them for the rest of their life.

One should always remember that the baby name given to a child is his or her first gift in life. Therefore great care must be taken in choosing baby names that have pleasant and beautiful meanings just like our Prophet (SAW) did.

People name their children to distinguish them from others. The baby must be named on the seventh day. According to a Hadith a child must be named promptly on birth. The baby name must be meaningful. “You will be called by your name on the day of judgment” this is another reason why it is important to chose a baby name with good meaning. The prophet (PBUH) was very particular about it and he always changed names that were derogatory. An example is that he changed Aasiyah (disobedient) into Jameelah (beautiful).

A baby must not be given the name of Allah unless it is compounded with Allah. According to a Hadith the worst of men on the day of judgement will be one who is called Shahinshah. only Allah Ta’ala is king of kings or Shahinshah; Kingdom belongs to him alone

Further parents must make sure that the baby names they select signify servitude to Allah alone and to no one else. They must not append bondage even to the name Nabi. Names that reflect love or romance must not be used either. The Prophet has suggested names of the Prophets or Abdullah and Abdur Rahman. He has said,

“Keep the names of the noble Prophets, Allah loves most the names Abdullah and Abdur Rahman. The most truthful names are Harith and Humam, while the most disliked are Harb and Murrah (war and bitter).”

Please note that most of the baby names and meanings listed on Muslim Baby Names and Meanings have been added to the database by our users from all over the globe. Therefore Muslim Baby Names and Meanings can not guarantee the accuracy of the baby names and meanings listed on the site. We highly recommend that before you take any decision on naming your baby, you should first verify the baby boys names and baby girl names and their meanings found on the site with the Imam at your local mosque.

If you are searching for a name that you might want to pick for your baby you can choose from baby name, Pakistan style. A baby name, Pakistan language, can be found in various books on the subject. You can find them in the library or in a bookstore. Make sure that you take notes if you are looking through the books in the library. Buying a book might be the best way to do this because you can then write right in the book if you need to. You can narrow the baby name, Pakistan language, down to a few that you are interested in. Then you will need to really think them over to decide which one you want to name your baby. It will be a fun process to see what you want to name your baby. Make sure that you pick something that you really like and that you think your baby will like as it is growing up. A baby’s name is very important so take the time to pick the right one of your baby.

You might want to go by the Urdu alphabet. Pick a name according to the Urdu alphabet when you are looking for through the books for baby names. It will be fun for you to see all the different names that you can pick from. Make sure that you start this process early and then pick a name before the baby is born.

Making it fun to pick out baby names will be a great way to get the job done. Think of calling your baby the name, Pakistan language, and then use it and see if you like the way it sounds. When you think of calling your baby that do you like the sound of it? Will you have a nickname for your baby? You want to think of all these things when you are trying to decide on a baby name for your child. A baby name, Pakistan style, will sound different than other names so make sure that you like it a lot if you are planning to name your child by the name.

Choosing a baby name can take some time. Remember to start early so that you will be able to pick a name by the time that your baby is getting ready to be born. You won’t want to have your child in the world without a name, so make sure that you pick one out ahead of time. Then you will be all set to enjoy your baby and starting your family. It is important to be prepared ahead of time with all the things that are necessary to do when you are having children. Make sure that you understand what it is to be a parent before you decide to become one. Picking a baby name is part of the process so be sure that you do pick your baby’s name as soon as you can. You will be glad that you thought it out long before the time the baby is to arrive.

A baby name, Pakistan language, will have a unique sound to it. You will want research all the different names in the Pakistan language before you pick it. Make sure it is one that you are comfortable with and you will be glad you took the time to do so. It will make all the difference when you decide the name that you want to give your child. The process is a lot of the fun of it, so start looking for names today and you will find one by they time that you baby arrives into the world. It will be a wonderful time so have as much fun with it as you can. Parenting is a great part of life so enjoy it while you are becoming one. Make sure that you enjoy every minute of it.

Many of those who are circumcised are done so while they are still infants, although there are a small percentage of those who are circumcised as adults. When an infant is circumcised, a small clamp called a Gompo Clamp is generally used, thereby ensuring that the glans penis is protected and that the bleeding is stopped quickly. After the foreskin has been securely clamped, a scalpel is then used to remove the part of the foreskin that is in the flat, or upper, part of the clamp. The procedure can take as little as a few minutes, and in order to protect the child from any unwanted injury or discomfort, a small dose of anesthesia is applied to the area.

Although historians generally disagree as to when the first circumcision took place, many believe that it originated in the Heliolithic culture some 15,000 years ago. Whether it branched off to different cultures or, conversely, arose in various cultures independently is also up for scholarly debate, but the Egyptians were the first to document the act. In the Jewish religion, the act of circumcision is performed in a ceremony known as a bris, where a figure known as a mohel performs the actual cutting of the foreskin. It usually takes place on the eighth day of the infant’s life unless.

In Islam, circumcision is an integral part of the religion. The prescription of circumcision for Muslims is reported in several hadiths:

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘The (characteristics of) the fitrah are five: circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, trimming the moustache, cutting the fingernails and plucking the armpit hairs” (Sahih al-Bukhari). Fitrah is defined as the natural state of man.

The following words have been recorded in another hadith “get rid of the hair of disbelief
and perform circumcision” (Musnad Ahmad).

Rasulullah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever accepts Islam should have his circumcision perfomed.” (Talkhis al-Habir)

It has been reported in hadith that the recommended time for circumcision to be performed for a newborn baby is the seventh day. “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) performed the Aqiqah of al-Hassan and al-Hussain and circumcised them on the 7th day.” (Reported by al-Baihaqee & Tabaraanee). It is important however to remember that the timing is only a recommendation and it is still permissible to perform circumcision after the seventh day if for example the day has been missed.

There are several scientific benefits of circumcision. For one thing, because the foreskin adds a larger surface area to the penis, the rate of infection can increase drastically, causing serious complications for people of all ages. Having it removed, however, drastically decreases the rate of infection. Moreover, during sexual intercourse, the foreskin and prepuce, which is the retractable piece of skin that covers the genitals, are prone to trauma, making it easier for harmful bacteria – such as the HIV virus, for instance – to enter the blood stream. Of course, as we all know, the HIV disease generally leads to AIDS which, at this point, is virtually incurable. Other proven medical benefits of circumcision include protection of the female partner against cancer of the cervix, protection against cancer of the penis and prevention of urinary tract infections.

Some argue that circumcision is extremely painful and, consequently, one should not have the procedure preformed. This, however, is untrue, as there are a number of different anesthetics that can be applied – and that are applied – during circumcision to curtail the pain that might be involved. Many doctors and researchers liken the foreskin to the pinky finger, arguing that, in the modern world, both have ceased to have any clearly defined, absolutely necessary functions. Because humans have the facilities to keep themselves clean, and usually do, the foreskin has lost its purpose and, instead of proving beneficial, has actually proven to be detrimental to many.

For those who are older and desire circumcision, the pain is more pronounced and can last longer than those who undergo circumcision while infants. This is because, in an infant, the nerves in the region are not fully developed, whereas in the older, adult male, the nerves are much more functional, sensitive, and complex, making the pain much more intense. Skin cells also heal better and more efficiently when younger so that permanent damage does not take place. Scarring and complications are also less likely for an infant who undergoes circumcision.

The procedure takes approximately an hour to an hour-and-a-half. It must be noted, however, that the hour to hour-and-a-half covers everything from the initial setup, cleansing, actual cutting of the foreskin, and clean up. The actual cutting does not take more than a few minutes. The aftercare for infants is generally very quick, with recovery rates as fast as a few days to a week. For older men, the procedure takes roughly the same time, although the aftercare takes much longer, up to a few weeks. During this time, men should refrain from having sexual intercourse ensuring that the penis heals correctly.

It is important to note that not everyone should be circumcised. Those with blood clots, for example, should refrain from the surgery because the blood may not clot, possibly leading to serious complications and maybe even death. Those with immune deficiencies, and do not heal quickly or effectively, should stay away from any unnecessary surgery, including circumcision. Although the procedure is considered to be very safe, one should not put themselves in any unnecessary danger.

In a study of 603 males under the age of 21, researches concluded that approximately 71.1% of the male population living in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada is circumcised, while only 28.9% are not. Although a country-by-country analysis has yet to be done, James Badger, a sociologist, came to the conclusion that roughly 40% of the world’s population is circumcised. His breakdown looks as follows:

A). Countries with at least 75% of residents circumcised:

1. North and West Africa

2. Much of East Africa (including, Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Dahomey, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya. Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Northern Uganda, Upper Volta, Zaire)

3. Much of Islamic Asia and the Middle East (including, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel {not Muslim}, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, Yemen)

4. Tonga, Samoa, Canada, United States and Western Europe, Eastern Europe.

B). Countries with 50-75% of residents circumcised:

1. The rest of Africa

2. Parts of Asia with Muslim majorities (i.e. India)

3. The Pacific Islands.

C). Countries with less than 50%

1. Central and South America

2. Caribbean.

Using these figures, the worldwide circumcision rate is approximately 40%.

For those interested in more information regarding circumcision, here are some informative sites to check out:

1. http://www.circinfo.net/ — very informative; a ton of information

2. www.wikipedia.com – a lot of information, although some of it may not be completely accurate.

3. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006032414350 - a lot of scientifically-based information

4. familydoctor.org/042.xml – medically sound information

5. www.aap.org/visit/circumcision.htm

The cost of circumcision varies from country to country. Some medical teams do it for as little as £70. There are a number of places where you can have your child circumcised. Below is a list of ten places throughout the United Kingdom:

1. Brenenden Hospital – Cranbrook, Kent – www.brenendenhospital.org/uk

2. New Victoria Hospital – Kingston upon Thames, Surrey – newvictoriahospital.co.uk/

3. London Specialist Hospitals – London – londonspecialisthospitals.nhs.uk

4. Cromwell Hospital – Cromwell – www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk/

5. HCA International – London – hcainternational.com

6. Aspen Healthcare – London – aspen-healthcare.co.uk

7. Litfield House Medical Centre – Bristol – litfieldhouse.co.uk

8. St. Anthony’s Hospital – Surrey – stanthoys.org.uk

9. Parkview Private Clinic – Wanstead, East London - http://www.parkviewclinicltdwanstead.co.uk/

10. Holly House Hospital – Essex - http://www.hollyhouse-hospital.co.uk/index0.asp