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    sawtooth
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    OK call me ignorant (i am here) but can someone explain this "captive" thing? What is a "captive" and why would one have sex with someone they hold captive? That sounds like a hideous human rights violation to me.

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      peace all,

      i am not sure but i think i copied it from some site like answereing islam.

      Mary the copt
      "Mary (the Copt) was a Christian slave given to Muhammad 7 AH (628 AD) by the Governor of Egypt, Elmokaukas. Her sister, Shereena, was also given at the same time. Muhammad became intimate with Mary and she bore him Ebrahim, who died in 10 AD. Intimacy took place in the home and bed of his wife Hafsah (daughter of Umar) who was absent at that moment and on the day which was either her or Aysha's turn. When Hafsah found this out and questioned him he promised (on oath) not to touch Mary again if she would keep this a secret, and promised that Umar and Abu Bakr should be his successors. Hafsah, however, did not keep quiet and told Aysha about this event. As a result Muhammad had no dealings with any of his wives for a full month, living with Mary alone". "Der Koran" translated by Ludwig Ullmann, Footnote 2 of Surah 661-2, p. 456 (The complete story is told in the Rauzatu'r Safa, Vol. II, p. 18.

      At this appropriate time Muhammad was given a suitable "revelation" Surah 661-3,5

      Sura-66 (Al-Tahrim)
      1?O Prophet! Why bannest thou that which Allah hath made lawful for thee, seeking to please thy wives? And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
      2? Allah hath made lawful for you (Muslims) absolution from your oaths (of such a kind), and Allah is your Protector. He is the Knower, the Wise.
      3? When the Prophet confided a fact unto one of his wives and when she afterward divulged it and Allah apprised him thereof, he made known (to her) part thereof and passed over part. And when he told it her she said Who hath told thee? He said The Knower, the Aware hath told me.
      4?If ye twain turn unto Allah repentant, (ye have cause to do so) for your hearts desired (the ban); and if ye aid one another against him (Muhammad) then lo! Allah, even He, is his protecting Friend, and Gabriel and the righteous among the believers; and furthermore the angels are his helpers.
      5?It may happen that his Lord, if he divorce you, will give him in your stead wives better than you, submissive (to Allah), believing, pious, penitent, inclined to fasting, widows and maids

      Al-Baizawi, (Commentary Vol. II, pp. 340-341), the Qur'anic commentator, gives an explanation of this passage

      "It is related that Mohammed was alone in company with Mary in Ayesha's or Hafsah's turn. Hafsah became aware of that and therefore scolded him about it. He declared he had taken an oath, but admitted his unlawful behaviour, therefore these verses descended".

      Mizanu'l Haqq, p. 330; (The "Mishkat" names Zainab instead of Hafsah); Mishkat II, p. 680-681

      many a Muslim takes grave offense at the above recorded event. To illustrate this, and extract from the book "Namoose Rasool" by Hafiz Muhammad Sawar Qureshi is added

      "In Defense of the Honor of Muhammad
      Peace and blessing of Allah be on him
      One day in April 1978, I was studying Maudoodi's famous commentary on the Qur'an, Tafhimul Qur'an, volume 4. I had to look up something concerning the wives of the Prophet. Suddenly I read this about Mary the Copt (may Allah be pleased with her) '(The Prophet of God) took Mary Qabtia, who had been sent by the Maqauqus (ruler of Egypt) especially for himself. The first three mentioned he freed and married but with Mary he had intercourse on the basis of his having her in his power. It is not proven about her that he freed her and married her' (Tafhimul Qur'an, Vol. 4, commentary on sura al-Ahzab, verse 50, note number 88, pages 113-114).
      Such was the effect of this reading on my mind and soul that, without exaggeration, for three straight days I could no longer believe even in the prophethood and messengership of Muhammad (may peace and blessings of Allah be on him). Again and again I said to my friends See and check. Has Maudoodi actually written that about Mary the Copt which I have understood? At my insistence, my friends again and again read the relevant passage and said to me Surely this writings means what you have understood it to mean.

      The sad fact is that Mary the Copt was a concubine of Muhammad. The conclusion that 'what must not be cannot be' is as false as the supposition that Islam put an end to slavery.

      peace.

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        sawtooth
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        ok NOW it sounds like a soap opera! Is there a picture family tre anywhere so one can figure all of that out?

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          shock More fuel for the cartoonists !

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            Brother Agent

            sura Al Tahrim was not revealed bevause of what you posted above regarding Mary the copt, in fact Mary the copt has nothing to do with it, this is a total lie bro

            I can tell you the story if you want I responded to it before some months back, I have to find the comment though

            peace

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              sawtooth
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              shock More fuel for the cartoonists !

              Ya but you have to admit, it COULD be funny LOL Man, I thought MY family tree was a hard one YIKES!!

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                agentxxx
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                peace Ahmed,

                you wrote

                sura Al Tahrim was not revealed bevause of what you posted above regarding Mary the copt, in fact Mary the copt has nothing to do with it, this is a total lie bro

                brother Ahmed i agree with you regarding Mary the copt. This post was to share with others what our mullahs were/are teaching and how they interpret/explain certain verses supported by the hadiths. The entire post, including the verses were copied from some site i cant remember.

                AhmedI can tell you the story if you want I responded to it before some months back, I have to find the comment though

                if you can find them easily please do post them again.

                peace.

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                  [quote="shamsul-arefin
                  hello...

                  Can u answer this question with a simple yes or no D

                  Is it Ok to have sex with slaves?

                  Does Islam allow Slavery ?

                  peace

                  Salaams and peace ..

                  Yep, I can answer with "a simple yes or no" and more ..

                  NO, Islam does NOT allow slavery, but at the same time it does not encourage overnight abolition of slavery in a society where this system has been rife for centuries, for that could carry grave risks of creating lawlessness, insecurity and revenge with people going on a rampage misusing their newly found freedom. Therefore, Islam strongly encourages teaching and educating slaves, and whenever the master/mistress is sure that their slaves are ready to lead independent lives, he or she must set them free by giving them a sum of money to start their lives. Coming from a country where the feudal system is rampant in the rural areas, I certainly prefer the strategy of gradual abolition rather than a revolutionary style eradication.

                  YES, during the days when slavery was an acceptable norm of the society, sex was considered ok with slaves. Not just sex, but almost anything was thought okay with or for slaves. But with the advent of Islam, the dictates of the Glorious Qur'aan brought about many restrictions & positive amendments regarding a master's behaviour toward his slaves .. one of which was that female slaves cannot be forced to have sex if they prefer to preserve their virginity. And of course, not having slaves at all by freeing them whenever possible is nearest to piety as per the values of the Glorious Qur'aan. Besides, the Qur'aan also mentions the freeing of slaves as a penalty for various wrong deeds. It would help a person to atone for their sins in the days when slavery existed.

                  And Allah knows best, surely!

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                    The sad fact is that Mary the Copt was a concubine of Muhammad. The conclusion that 'what must not be cannot be' is as false as the supposition that Islam put an end to slavery.

                    peace.

                    Marya was a coptic slave presented to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by the ruler of Egypt, but she did not remain a slave for long. Soon after she was presented to the Prophet, he freed her and married her legally, just the way he was married to Aisha and Hafsah. This is the fact and it is history. If certain people wish to twist it for their own reasons, that's a different matter.

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                      agentxxx
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                      peace zainab,

                      you wrote.

                      agentxxx wrote

                      The sad fact is that Mary the Copt was a concubine of Muhammad. The conclusion that 'what must not be cannot be' is as false as the supposition that Islam put an end to slavery.

                      peace.

                      zainabMarya was a coptic slave presented to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by the ruler of Egypt, but she did not remain a slave for long. Soon after she was presented to the Prophet, he freed her and married her legally, just the way he was married to Aisha and Hafsah. This is the fact and it is history. If certain people wish to twist it for their own reasons, that's a different matter.

                      sis i didnt write it, i just copied and pasted it here
                      There are so many different version available regarding marya that it is difficult to paint a clear picture. this information is from the link provided by brother shamsul-arefin.

                      Ibn Katheer said

                      Taking a concubine as well as a wife is permissible according to the law of Ibraaheem (peace be upon him). Ibraaheem did that with Haajar, when he took her as a concubine when he was married to Saarah.

                      Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 1/383

                      And Ibn Katheer also said

                      The phrase ?and those (slaves) whom your right hand possesses ? whom Allaah has given to you? means, it is permissible for you take concubines from among those whom you seized as war booty. He took possession of Safiyyah and Juwayriyah and he freed them and married them; he took possession of Rayhaanah bint Sham?oon al-Nadariyyah and Maariyah al-Qibtiyyah, the mother of his son Ibraaheem (peace be upon them both), and they were among his concubines, may Allaah be pleased with them both.

                      Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 3/500

                      The scholars are unanimously agreed that it is permissible.

                      Ibn Qudaamah said

                      There is no dispute (among the scholars) that it is permissible to take concubines and to have intercourse with one's slave woman, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning)

                      ?And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts from illegal sexual acts).

                      Except from their wives or the (women slaves) whom their right hands possess for (then) they are not blameworthy.?

                      Maariyah al-Qibtiyyah was the umm walad (a slave woman who bore her master a child) of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and she was the mother of Ibraaheem, the son of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), of whom he said, ?Her son set her free.? Haajar, the mother of Isma?eel (peace be upon him), was the concubine of Ibraaheem the close friend (khaleel) of the Most Merciful (peace be upon him). ?Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with him) had a number of slave women who bore him children, to each of whom he left four hundred in his will. ?Ali (may Allaah be pleased with him) had slave women who bore him children, as did many of the Sahaabah. ?Ali ibn al-Husayn, al-Qaasim ibn Muhammad and Saalim ibn ?Abd-Allaah were all born from slave mothers

                      Al-Mughni, 10/441
                      Islam Q&A (www.islam-qa.com)

                      A slave woman with whom a man has intercourse is known as a sariyyah (concubine) from the word sirr, which means marriage.

                      This is indicated by the Qur?aan and Sunnah, and this was done by the Prophets. Ibraaheem (peace be upon him) took Haajar as a concubine and she bore him Ismaa?eel (may peace be upon them all).

                      Our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) also did that, as did the Sahaabah, the righteous and the scholars. The scholars are unanimously agreed on that and it is not permissible for anyone to regard it as haraam or to forbid it. Whoever regards that as haraam is a sinner who is going against the consensus of the scholars.
                      Islam Q&A (www.islam-qa.com

                      sis, i think i must show this one to my wife lol

                      The wife has no right to object to her husband owning female slaves or to his having intercourse with them. Islam Q&A (www.islam-qa.com

                      peace.

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                        peace zainab,

                        sis i didnt write it, i just copied and pasted it here
                        There are so many different version available regarding marya that it is difficult to paint a clear picture. this information is from the link provided by brother shamsul-arefin.

                        Okay agent ..
                        Actually it is just a very simple and straightforward episode, exactly as I mentioned. There's no need to get confused.

                        People keep painting different pictures of everything and in every era. Such gossip is inherent of human nature. But that cannot change the truth nor prevent it from standing out. We just need to be a little perceptive as we go about seeking truth and make sure we acquire it from the proper sources.

                        Needless to say, this information provided by br. shams-ul-arefin is total nonsense.

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                          shamsul-arefin
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                          thanks all for the answer....

                          If Quran allowed sex with slaves than its also allowing slavery.....this doesnt sound right to me. A nice excuse to have so many sexual partners...........I dont understand why muslims accuse ppl if they have gf/bf or sex before marriage between couples.

                          Why dont we just get straight..!!! sex is ok between two person who are willing to share their body with each other thru understanding. Forget abt all these institutional marriage. where is the harm here?

                          peace

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                            thanks all for the answer....

                            If Quran allowed sex with slaves than its also allowing slavery.....this doesnt sound right to me. A nice excuse to have so many sexual partners...........I dont understand why muslims accuse ppl if they have gf/bf or sex before marriage between couples.

                            Why dont we just get straight..!!! sex is ok between two person who are willing to share their body with each other thru understanding. Forget abt all these institutional marriage. where is the harm here?

                            peace

                            What a 'grand' misinterpretation by a mind doused in ignorance!

                            " ... Unto us our works and unto you your works. Peace be unto you! We desire not the ignorant." (2855)

                            Thanks for your comments.

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                              shamsul-arefin
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                              thanks all for the answer....

                              If Quran allowed sex with slaves than its also allowing slavery.....this doesnt sound right to me. A nice excuse to have so many sexual partners...........I dont understand why muslims accuse ppl if they have gf/bf or sex before marriage between couples.

                              Why dont we just get straight..!!! sex is ok between two person who are willing to share their body with each other thru understanding. Forget abt all these institutional marriage. where is the harm here?

                              peace

                              What a 'grand' misinterpretation by a mind doused in ignorance!

                              " ... Unto us our works and unto you your works. Peace be unto you! We desire not the ignorant." (2855)

                              Thanks for your comments.

                              plss... experiment that on urself..........to be straight forward...I see lot of beating around the bush here.

                              peace

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                                unknownuser
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                                peace zainab,

                                sis, i think i must show this one to my wife lol

                                The wife has no right to object to her husband owning female slaves or to his having intercourse with them. Islam Q&A (www.islam-qa.com

                                peace.

                                Salaam Alaikum and peace ..

                                Hey brother! By all means you can show it to your wife. If she possesses even with an iota of common sense, she won't be pushed. Please read my post on this thread dated Feb.5. This law is not valid any longer. It was valid only as long as slavery was an accepted universal system. Unfortunately for men, slavery has now officially been abolished from 'planet earth.' So, your new choices are .. you either have a free woman as your mistress or stay with your wife. If you're brave, try telling her this instead of an obsolete law no longer in practice, can you? Not to worry .. I'll nurse you if you end up with any broken bones lol

                                Moreover, lets not forget, even when this culture was practiced, it wasn't introduced by Islam. It existed hundreds (if not thousands) of years prior to Islam. But Islam implemented several laws & responsibilities on slave owners for the protection of slaves, female slaves in particular.

                                JazekAllah Khair ..

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                                  Salaam All!
                                  First let me say I understand that slavery doesnt exist(not legally)any longer..My question is does Captives only refer to slaves?Because at times of war,armies and soldiers take captives,but they are not slaves?So if the captive is willing for some reason to have sex with their captor, is it legal to have sex with them..because

                                  Illa AAala azwajihim awma malakat aymanuhum fa-innahum ghayru maloomeena

                                  Except with their wives and the (captives) whom their right hands possess,- for (then) they are not to be blamed,

                                  And
                                  Illa AAala azwajihim awma malakat aymanuhum fa-innahum ghayru maloomeena

                                  Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess,- for (in their case) they are free from blame,

                                  seem to imply that one can have sex with Captives of war(not only slaves)?
                                  Does the Arabic word mean slave or captive or both?

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                                    Elke
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                                    Peace hamza

                                    just a few more links that might enlighten you about the meaning of ma malakat aymakoum

                                    http//www.free-minds.org/articles/quranic/malakat.htm

                                    and

                                    http//www.free-minds.org/articles/quranic/malak.htm

                                    lk

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                                      Peace hamza

                                      just a few more links that might enlighten you about the meaning of ma malakat aymakoum

                                      http//www.free-minds.org/articles/quranic/malakat.htm

                                      and

                                      http//www.free-minds.org/articles/quranic/malak.htm

                                      lk

                                      Salaam Elke!
                                      Thank you,FOR the links they helped out perfectly...
                                      May Allah Bless you!

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                                        peace zainab,
                                        you wrote

                                        Hey brother! By all means you can show it to your wife. If she possesses even with an iota of common sense, she won't be pushed. Please read my post on this thread dated Feb.5.

                                        Her common sense is not a problem, but her anger is. Ok I will read it.

                                        zainabThis law is not valid any longer.
                                        It was valid only as long as slavery was an accepted universal system.

                                        I 100% agree with you, I believe we have to keep it in mind that those who are being addresses in 235 and 7024 lived 1400 years ago, in a different age/location with their own set of rules based on their own culture. I think instead of completely denying the fact we should say that this laws is obsolete so its GONE WITH THE WIND.

                                        zainabUnfortunately for men, slavery has now officially been abolished from 'planet earth.'

                                        Yea unfortunately for some.. ?however the likes of taliban still believe it is permitted.

                                        zainabSo, your new choices are.. You either have a free woman as your mistress or stay with your wife.

                                        The problem with taking a free woman for a mistress is, that THEY HAVE FREE MEN TO GUARD THEM so to be on the safer side, it is better to stay with the wife unless... roll

                                        zainabIf you're brave, try telling her this instead of an obsolete law no longer in practice, can you?

                                        I am not sure how brave I can be, but surely I cant be that stupid lol .

                                        zainab Not to worry .. I'll nurse you if you end up with any broken bones

                                        well thank you sister for caring, but I sincerely believe PREVENTION IS BETTER THEN CURE wink .

                                        zainabMoreover, lets not forget, even when this culture was practiced, it wasn't introduced by Islam. It existed hundreds (if not thousands) of years prior to Islam. But Islam implemented several laws & responsibilities on slave owners for the protection of slaves, female slaves in particular.

                                        Sis I agree with all that you have said, for me the worst thing to do is to take undue advantage of one?s position/power. We always had and still have housemaids, we were brought up with this constant feeding from my parents that we have to respect them and protect them from any harm, when we were kids we sometime would misbehaved with them and my father would tell us that we all should be thankful to Allah because he could have switched positions and made them our bosses. He would say treat them as you would have wanted them to treat you if you were in their position. By the grace of God I have never ever mistreated/misused them and insha Allah never will.

                                        Peace.

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                                          sawtooth
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                                          OK so the Koran IS dated and therefore subject to interpretation besed on time technology and society.

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