Comment 80359

By no brother! (anonymous) | Posted September 02, 2012 at 15:47:33 in reply to Comment 32419

It is not related to Islam, get some education.

Slavery was widely prevalent in Arabia before Islam, and the Arab economy was based on it as many 6-7th centuries countries economies were. Islam could not abolish slavery in one "click", instead there are lots of condemnation in Quran regarding slavery and even the ayat (verse) below explains Islamic views on slavery:

And if any of your slaves ask for a deed in writing (to enable them to earn their freedom for a certain sum), give them such a deed if you know any good in them; yes, give them something yourselves out of the means which Allah has given to you. (24:33)

Besides, there is a good example from the Prophet's life practice:

"Hadith - Sahih Al-Bukhari 3.721, Narrated Al Marur bin Suwaid

I saw Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari wearing a cloak, and his slave, too, was wearing a cloak. We asked him about that (i.e. how both were wearing similar cloaks). He replied, "Once I abused a man and he complained of me to the Prophet. The Prophet (peace be upon him) asked me, 'Did you abuse him by slighting his mother?' He added, 'Your slaves are your brethren upon whom Allah has given you authority. So, if one has one's brethren under one's control, one should feed them with the like of what one eats and clothe them with the like of what one wears. You should not overburden them with what they cannot bear, and if you do so, help them (in their hard job).' "


As I said, Islam could not abolish slavery at once, it needed time and development of trade and economic relations i.e. social conditions for abolishment. But Islam was pushing to changes.

Therefore, please research more before stating something negative about something.

Be peace upon you and your family.

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