I am interested in learning their views on the concept of slavery and having sex with them without marriage.
Can anyone please explain?
Purpose is learning alone. Don’t want to engage in an argument.
Thanks.
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
Peace Khoji,
As per Islam Ahmadiyya, there is no concept of slavery and bondage and concubines in Islam. The only form of legit union is marriage.
Some verses from the holy Quran:
24:33) And marry widows from among you, and your male slaves and female slaves who are pious. If they be poor, Allah will grant them means out of His bounty; and Allah is Bountiful, All-knowing.
8:68) It does not behove a Prophet that he should have captives until he engages in regular fighting in the land. You desire the goods of the world, while Allah desires for you the Hereafter. And Allah is Mighty, Wise.
47:4) Then when you have overcome (them), make prisoners and afterwards set them free as a favor or for ransom
These are just a few verses in this regard. there may be more.
Some articles/books/sermons by Jammat-e-Ahmadiyya on the topic:
https://www.alislam.org/library/books/Islam%20and%20Slavery-20080616MN.pdf
Elucidation of Freedom, Slavery and Islamic Teachings - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK and Ireland
An article by lahore Ahmadiyya movement
The Founder of Ahmadiyya Movement as a Defender of Islam - II
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
Thanks.
Does it mean that Muslims during Prophet's time did not allow sex with slaves?
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
Does it mean that Muslims during Prophet's time did not allow sex with slaves?
I will definitely check out the links you provided. Thanks.
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
The last time time that the Ismailies ran a major state (the Fatimid Caliphate) they had as much slavery in their society as Sunni Muslims did. The Ismaili imam and Fatimid caliph Al-Aziz is said to have personally owned 10,000 slaves, including harem girls.
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
Thanks. Does it mean that Muslims during Prophet's time did not allow sex with slaves?
I don't think so AFAIK. please refer again to the following verse
24:33) And marry widows from among you, and your male slaves and female slaves who are pious. If they be poor, Allah will grant them means out of His bounty; and Allah is Bountiful, All-knowing.
If sex is allowed with slaves then what is the question of marriage here.
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
The last time time that the Ismailies ran a major state (the Fatimid Caliphate) they had as much slavery in their society as Sunni Muslims did. The Ismaili imam and Fatimid caliph Al-Aziz is said to have personally owned 10,000 slaves, including harem girls.
Fatimid Ismailis were very different from current Aga Khanis. They were much closer to the present Moosavi or Twelver Shias. One can see how different Fatimids were from Aga Khanis by noting the stark differences between Bohris and Aga Khanis, both of whom split during Fatimid times.
If I answer on behalf of Aga Khanis then I would answer my own question as this: The Hazir Imam is in contact with Allah. Therefore the Imam can make changes to the laws previously followed by Muslims ... by Allah's permission. Therefore slavery is not allowed in Islam anymore.
We must go change with changing times.
Re: Ahmadi / Aga Khani views on kaneez and slaves
Fatimid Ismailis were very different from current Aga Khanis. They were much closer to the present Moosavi or Twelver Shias. One can see how different Fatimids were from Aga Khanis by noting the stark differences between Bohris and Aga Khanis, both of whom split during Fatimid times.*
Having said that, the Aga Khanis are descended from the branch of more religious Ismailies who refused to accept the growing control of the Sunni viziers of the Fatimids and went into exile as a result, while the Bohris are descended from the more secular-minded Ismailies who were willing to live with increasing Sunni domination of the Fatimid state.