I completely agree that the God of the OT is a petty, jealous insane megalomaniac.
Is Slavery allowed under Islam?
It's a simple enough question.
Michael :
in a short answer : yes
but , islam has a totally different and unique form of it .
first : prophet mohammad says " dont say my slave , say my man and my woman" . so even in the name , slavery the way you know is banned in islam
second : islam banned all form of slavery except that one of wars waged against it . so you dont want it ? fine , dont make aggressions against muslim countries
third : islam designated the "emancipation of the subordinates (not the slaves) as the atonement of sins . so when you commit a sin (which is not compulsive) , you have to emancipate your subordinate (which is compulsive). so islam does not urge for having subordinates , it make that a punishment for every sin you commit . so how can you think that something made as a punishment for the sinner is favorable or preferable .
fourth : you are not allowed (as the commands of the prophet dictate) to assign him the work you cant afford or tolerate.
fifth : you are coerced (in islam only) to dress him the same you dress , and let him to eat from your table (the same table of food you eat on, not only from the same food),
sixth : you are not allowed in any form or way, to torture him , and if you (as example) slapped him on his face , you are coerced (as the command of the prophet) to emancipate him and to declare him totally free .
so , if again i remind you that how islam coerced his followers under the most severe circumstances to treat their POWs (food is the energy of life , but when you enemy attempts to eradicate you , rape you women, kill you daughters, you are coerced to do two things :
a :chapter 8, verse 61 says :
وَإِنْ جَنَحُوا لِلسَّلْمِ فَاجْنَحْ لَهَا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
meaning :
But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is the One that Heareth and Knoweth (all things).
so , you see the quranic command : your worship as a muslim when your enemies who are fighting you offer you peace , is to compulsively accept their offer. its not your freedom of choice , its your worship to do that .
b : chapter 47- verse 4
حَتَّى إِذَا أَثْخَنْتُمُوهُمْ فَشُدُّوا الْوَثَاقَ فَإِمَّا مَنًّا بَعْدُ وَإِمَّا فِدَاءً حَتَّى تَضَعَ الْحَرْبُ أَوْزَارَهَا ذَلِكَ وَلَوْ يَشَاءُ اللَّهُ لَانْتَصَرَ مِنْهُمْ وَلَكِنْ لِيَبْلُوَ بَعْضَكُمْ بِبَعْضٍ وَالَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَلَنْ يُضِلَّ أَعْمَالَهُمْ
meaning :
((when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost. )) end
so , as you see , here again the worship of the muslim which is compulsive , when the combat is end , either you set them free for nothing (the first , and so the most preferred islamic choice) , or, substitute them for something in turn , but the first thing as muslim you are urged to do , is to set them free for nothing . (can you tell me where is the choice of killing the POW?).
to continue :
islam then banned all the known-before islam forms of so-called slavery (even the name) , set for one form , during wars waged against islam and muslim countries : (chapter 2, verse 190) :
{190} وَقَاتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَكُمْ وَلَا تَعْتَدُوا إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُعْتَدِينَ
meaning :
Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loveth not transgressors.
(Note : how quran attached defending back to Allah, so the muslim knows that its a worship, and he is stick to its virtue and niceties) .
but even then , you (compulsively as your worship) will favor them with the food you most need, despite its scarcity and to treat them the way you treat the orphan and the indignant
then , set them free for nothing first , if the circumstances permit so , or substitute them as a compensation for the damages they sustained you (you are not the aggressor).
lastly , when they offer peace , its your worship to be peaceful with them , and to continue your worship the quran says " i - Allah- created you from a male and a female , and scattered you tribes and nations to you recognize each other, the most honorable of you is the most pious." end
thanks for you attention
