Re: Concubines
I'm talking about image - other people's perception of us...and how it is crap, and an invalid reason to restrict our own thoughts and behavior. Read my post above. I have no interest in seeing slavery returned, and to add to what i said, I think that among all international agreements Muslims currently are involved in none are more equitable or done in good faith to the extent that the one that bans slavery is. it's a good thing...NOT because it makes us "look" good in other people's eyes...but because it is right by us.
Bhai its a more complicated world than what you are assuming. "Muslims" are not one country. In fact, we are more than several nations. We are also residents of varying non-Muslim nations. Thus it is not possible to expect every Muslim to be able to use everything allowed under Sharia wherever he lives. When we have a choice, it is better to get along. When we face a problem affecting our fundamental tenets then we must choose to resist or move on. Those of us who choose to stay off the radar are good Muslims too.