Muhammad The Liberator of Mankind — Page 5
Muhammadas the Liberator of Mankind their servitude: a slave remains enslaved around the clock, whereas the child experiences it for only five to six hours a day. Alternatively, while the beneficiary of a slave's labour gains from their services, a student's efforts primarily benefit themselves. Nevertheless, the element of blindly adhering to authority and the [established] system which is a core aspect of slavery remains prevalent in the student's experience. Not all forms of slavery are objectionable Thus, from this viewpoint, we may conclude that both absolute slavery and servitude solely benefiting another are objectionable. However, if servitude is temporary and serves one's own interests, it may not be objectionable. Nonetheless, it would be premature to categorically deem all forms of slavery objectionable. Slavery imposed on children However, it appears that there exists a form of slavery even more profound than that experienced by students, that is imposed on children by their parents. Until reaching maturity, every child is entirely subservient to their parents' desires. Any earnings the child may acquire belong to the parents, and contributions to household chores are often taken for granted. The child holds no sway in household affairs and dutifully follows 5