What was there reason for that?

I would see none for those living by the Nile.

But there is a school of thought that says Abraham and Moses were students of the Egyptian Mystery Schools.

He supported his opinion by a verse from the Quran which talks about the Devil’s temptation to humans to make them change the form of what God has created.”

Sounds like the Sikh rationale for not cutting hair.

The Sikh rationale for not cutting hair has absolutely nothing to with what God has created or not. It is considered an identity marker…if you read the historical records there are several reasons given for this but I have never heard the faith one.

Also, there is some debate among some historians when this marker was adopted…

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And quite likely thats where the ancient hebrews learnt this african practice: during their centuries of slavery in Egypt.

Actually, there is absolutely NO archaeological or any kind of written evidence that the Jews were ever enslaved by the Egyptians. In fact, the Egyptians were such thorough documenters of every aspect of their lives particularly during the several millennia that the Jews were supposed to be enslaved that such a momentous event as the slavery of the Jews plus all the drama around their “leaving” would have been fully documented.

And, the Jews did not build the pyramids. This was done using contractors who either hired workers or had slaves (the non-Jewish types).

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The jews did not invent the practice of circumcision. The ancient Egyptions were doing it millenia before them. And quite likely thats where the ancient hebrews learnt this african practice: during their centuries of slavery in Egypt.

In any case, that does not answer the question posed: “how do these irrational mullahs reconcile the universal muslim practice of snipping off the foreskin of males?……Isn’t that changing “the form of what God has created”?

Fact is, the Koran does not command muslims to cut their foreskins. It is the Sunnah of Mohammad, from the time he was still in thrall of judaism, that is the basis for this muslim requirement.

Nonetheless, in ancient times, in desert areas it would make sense to do so being that water, and thus health and cleanliness, was scarce. Bacteria and what-not can seep underneath the skin and cause damage, perhaps even leading to disease and death. But in parts of the globe where water was easily available, no need for such a precaution. And certainly in modern times and modern areas with moder conveniences, there is no longer any need, even if you live in a desert.

From the link:

“Gomaa explained that the use of these creams which are widely used in Arab countries is considered making changes to what God created.

He supported his opinion by a verse from the Quran which talks about the Devil’s temptation to humans to make them change the form of what God has created.”

Sounds like the Sikh rationale for not cutting hair.

So how do these irrational mullahs reconcile the universal muslim practice of snipping off the foreskin of males? And the (much less widespread) practice of cutting off the female clitoris? Isn’t that changing “the form of what God has created”?

Ha Ha, in my case, I don’t really fit into either the IBD or ABD groups in terms of the above indicators (plus accent). It’s hilarious when people from both groups just decide that I must be ‘British’.

Actually there was this recent British crossover movie (‘Ae fond kiss’) which had a Brit-Pakistani girl telling her sister about a prospective groom: “He’s tall, fair and has a head full of hair, what more could you want?”. That’s when I realized why I don’t get any attention from the desi ladies (short, dark and shaved head ).

If you people bothered to look at Kush’s link on his handle name, you’ll see a photo that shows that he is indeed on the lighter side, as desis go. So why are people giving him a hard time for his comment?

Ok, I am the one who wrote ‘Nigga please!’. Good Lord! This was a joke. For those who dont watch Chappel, here you go. I have known Kush long enough on SM to know that he is not like the nasty color obsessed aunties. I was kidding with him!