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BBC - Religion & Ethics - Islam and slavery: Introduction
I opine that slavery should be reinstituted across the islamic world. We are no longer at the mercy of british and french navies interupting this trade. With the advent of the islamic bomb we have reached military parity with the non-muslims. Slavery is legal in islam, even prophet Muhammed(pbuh) captured, sold and bought slaves, and we should not make something illegal that which is legal according to the koran.
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When I say educated muslim I mean someone who actually has knowledge of Islam, not a lay person. Take this for example, an educated communist, someone who believes in communism, would never say he beleives in private property laws as this is opposed to the ideology of Communism and its narrative. Equally, an educated muslim can never support the notion of a secular state, citizenry, or banning of slavery, as these are concepts that are foreign, and in conflict with the Islamic narrative. Those who try simply achieve gold medals in mental gymnastics.
I argue that part of the ills that face the muslim world is brought about by supporting Islam and the French revolution, which is akin to supporting capitalism and communism.
This is why I support the reintroduction of slavery in pakistan.
What are your thoughts?
Positives:
Economic boon as labour costs are reduced
Concubinage of captured women would remove the perversity that has affected our society i.e. large pornogrpahy use, teasing of women in public quarters, sexual perversity as evidenced on youtube videos of young pakistanis. With concubinage young muslim men have a healthy outlet to engage in before and after marriage.
Reintroduction of our practices and removal of western secular concepts that are based around the French revolution. This would remove the ideological confusion many of our less intelligent muslims face i.e do we support the French revolution or Islam?
Cons:
Could lead to slave rebellions like the Zanj revolt but this could be easily avoided in my mind.
If you disagree with me, would you please go into depth why. Questions I would like answered would be along the lines of: why if you think slavery should be made illegal, was it allowed from the time of prophet Muhammed(pbuh) until very recently?
Please spare me the BS and tell me if anybody would be willing to be a slave in modern times. How would it feel if you had to let your immediate family be slaves.. especially the women.