Eunuch

Eunuch (Khasī)
Discover the concept of eunuchs in Islamic tradition. Explore the terminology, prohibitions, and cultural context within the Islamic world.
Eunuch (خصي - كس اوغرک in Turkish)
Castrated male slaves or captives of war who traditionally guarded wealthy women’s residences or harems. Despite the absorbance into Islamic society, the practice of castration is forbidden in Islamic law.

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