Message of the Holy Quran — Page 531
~ 531 ~ See also Calumny: Sin: Blasphemy: Slavery : abolition of ¬ , And when you meet in reg- ular battle those who disbe- lieve, smite their necks; and, when you have over- come them, by causing great slaughter among them, bind fast the fetters— then afterwards either re- lease them as a favour or by taking ransom—until the war lays down its burdens. . . 47:5 condem- nation of ¬ , It does not behove a Prophet that he should have captives until he engages in a regular fighting in the land. If you take captives except in regu- lar fighting you will be re- garded as desiring the goods of the world, while Allah desires for you the Hereafter… 8:68 marriage in ¬ , And marry not idolatrous women until they believe; even a believing bond- woman is better than an idolatress, although she may please you. And give not be- lieving women in marriage to idolaters until they be- lieve; even a believing slave is better than an idolater, alt- hough he may please you… 2:222