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Slavery and Concubinage

Islam Online's discussion of the rules pertaining to slave concubinage:. Fatwa posted 10.22.2010 , from Egypt

Reflection on the Historical Presence of Islam in Africa, Review of Relevant Literature News Story, posted 07.31.2010, from Senegal

Syrian philosopher Dr. Sadik Al-Azm Islam argues that Islamic rules as a practical model for society conflict with democracy, citing examples such as rulings on slavery. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Syria

Mufti Ebrahim Desai gives an explanation of the phrase in the Quran dealing with female modesty, stressing that hijab is mandatory in front of male slaves but not female slaves: . Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from South Africa

Ayatollah al-Sistani prohibits the enslavement and rape of women during a military campaign, and forbids sex with non-Muslim concubines: . Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from Iraq

Author of Saudi Curriculums Advocates Slavery News Story, posted 03.24.2010, from Saudi Arabia