Muhammad The Liberator of Mankind — Page 16
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmadra Muhammadas, the Messenger of Allah. Islam's comprehensive teaching regarding slavery I have elucidated the teachings that justify the imposition of limitations on human freedom, as well as those teachings advocating for the necessity of such constraints. Furthermore, I have expounded upon the true definition of slavery as the restriction of some aspects of human freedom. If my perspective remains accurate on these three fronts, based on my research and knowledge, then I contend that all individuals who contemplate slavery in a principled manner would concur with these assertions. Consequently, I assert that no valid objections can be raised against the perfect teachings imparted by the Holy Prophet sas regarding slavery. How Islam abolished slavery First, I will take on the different types of slavery that are distinct from the common ones. The first involves forci- bly selling a free person into slavery. The Holy Prophet sas conveyed the teaching that anyone who forcibly sells a free individual is deserving of death. Hence, a number of Christians from Najd lodged a complaint with Hazrat Umar™ that certain individuals among them had been captured and enslaved by neighbouring nations with- out any cause for war. Hazrat Umart freed them, stating 16