Muhammad The Liberator of Mankind

by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad

Page 10 of 48

Muhammad The Liberator of Mankind — Page 10

Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmadra the captives, with the understanding that in exchange for bearing the costs associated with the captives, they were expected to work for their captors. Since, it was the common perception that slaves posed a potential threat to their lives, it was believed that any fleeing captive would likely return to their homeland and incite others to retaliate against their captors. Thus, the practice of executing escapees was considered essential for the safety of society, given the prevailing circumstances, despite its perceived cruelty by contemporary standards. How industrialisation, deemed pivotal for society, advanced As civilisation advanced, slavery became an [integral] part of the society. Occupations requiring perseverance, resilience, and continuous hard work were often delegated to slaves. This practice laid the groundwork for industrialism, which was deemed pivotal for societal advancement and progress at that time. Consequently, since the ages, industrial labour came to be associated with humiliation, and nations engaged in industrial activities were viewed as inferior as compare to other nations. The stigma stemmed from the association of certain tasks with slavery, leading to their perceived degradation. In that era, association with industrialism often implied a person's status as a [former] slave. Following the abo- 10