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pby1000 ago

What does the Quran say about slavery? I believe it says it is OK to buy and sell slaves. I know the Bible says it is OK to do this.

I am not looking to argue or anything. It is an honest question.

UglyTruth ago

Slavery is endorsed by the Quran, just as it is endorsed by Judaism and Christianity. It is a means of settling a debt.

pby1000 ago

Except if you are female. The you do not have to be released after 6 years like the male slaves.

UglyTruth ago

No, According to the Quran (Surah 2:228) the rights of women are similar to those of men.

sugarskull ago

Tell that to Aiesha who was basically the prophets semen stain cleaner ...there are several citings of this in the book of the religion of peace. I don't see that as a duty of any man in the quran but I guess Aiesha was a wife and not a titled 'slave" so there is that.

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UglyTruth ago

No, the story from the Hadith of the pre-pubescent age of Aisha is refuted by the earliest biography of Mohammad. Apparently Aisha had a significant role in the spreading Mohammad's message, the "semen stain cleaner" characterization is a lie. The Hadith have a history of unreliability, and the Quran warns against them.