Islam and slavery
In Islamic history, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), waged war against slavery. Most of the early Muslims were ex-slaves or people from the lower class. The Qur'an encouraged Muslims to free those who were then slaves as penance.
Islam had denounced slavery 1400 years ago and showed the most humane way to deal with it. It took the so-called Free minds and the Western and European intelligentsia another 1300 years to "realise" that slavery is an ill in the society. From the past 1300-1350 years, they have been promoting slavery. For Muslims, they were in a state of Ignorance. Now when they "realise" that slavery is an evil, they have the mouth to say that Islam promotes (sic) slavery. What a shame. The question of Slavery and the humane nature in which Islam has treated it is one of the least understood subject by many so called self-proclaimed Human Right Activists of today's "free" (euphemism for "enslaved") world.
This section is a collection of articles to help all realise how Islam has dealt with the issue of slavery. Hope this will be of help to the sincere seeker of Truth. It is a sincere advice that the readers keep in mind that Islam is a way of Life defined by God, the creator of the universe and all that exists. Hence, the treatment of sensitive issues by God are those that are most practical and the most humane and best for mankind. May Allah (swt) give us wisdom and guidance.
The Quran tells us to free slaves to enter heaven. Why doesn't the Bible say such thing? Rather, the Bible advocates slavery, both in the Old and New Testament. Why is that?
Some Articles on the meaning of Slavery & the humane solution of Islam
Lies and Misconceptions about slavery in Islam
Freeing Sudanese 'Slaves' From 'Arab Captors' Scam Exposed
The Position of Slavery in Islam
Verses From The Glorious Qur'an regarding slavery
Non-Muslim Writers on Slavery in Islam
Sudan: Villain, or Victim of Religious Persecution? - "... the allegations of slavery made against the government of Sudan are unfounded. It is additionally clear that there has been something of an international campaign to isolate Sudan by means of these allegations. I echo the concerns of several international human rights organisations which have condemned the inflammatory nature of these allegations and I question the motivation behind them."