Muhammad The Liberator of Mankind — Page 4
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmadra tions are momentarily accepted in the eyes of the world, there will come a time when their triumphs sour into failures, and their accomplishments lose their lustre. A stage within the broader spectrum of human civilisation If we calmly contemplate the issue of slavery, disregard- ing societal judgments and the opinions of those who prioritise superficialities over deeper meanings and realities, we will realise that slavery represents a stage within the broader spectrum of human civilisation. It is not something that can be entirely eradicated from our world. What does slavery entail It means that an individual is entirely submissive or has been coerced into subservience to another's will. If absolute obedience to another's whim is deemed unac- ceptable, then partial obedience is equally unacceptable. Partial slavery Nevertheless, we can observe that many institutions in our society operate on a form of partial slavery. When a child attends school, they become subject to the school's system without being consulted on its establishment, schedule, or selection of the teachers. Their deviation from the system may result in physical punishment. What sets apart the child from a slave? The distinction lies in the duration of 4