Brother
QaxootiWaaxid, don't dwell on this ghastly business. I advise you to be grateful instead, for there are many people worse off than you. Some children have died as a result of the ignorance of their parents. Some boys had their glans penis "accidentally" severed.
Some of these boys underwent Sex Reassignment Surgery, were given Hormone Therapy, and FORCED to live as females for the rest of their lives.
I will say again, I do not want to hurt people by constantly bumping this thread. It is imperative that I share this vital information with the Somali people. There are guests and new users who peruse these forums. My wish is that they are informed before they make an irreversible decision with respect to their children.
I strongly believe the genital mutilation of children is the single greatest calamity faced by the Somali people! This INHUMANITY has far-reaching consequences.
I try to consciously think positive thoughts most of the time. It is a very depressing topic, and I don't want to cause people pain; nor do I want to keep reading and writing about things that upset me. However, it is a moral imperative and I will continue speaking out against this gross injustice.
I am truly sorry if anyone was hurt by my words. Lord knows it wasn't my intention.
May Allah help us! Aamiin.