Muhammad The Liberator of Mankind — Page 23
Muhammadas the Liberator of Mankind possession-their connection with Allah-and per- manently enslaving them to Satan, warrants condem- nation. Indeed, such actions underscore the profound pain inflicted by stripping away someone's freedom. If individuals who rob others of their conscience were to face the deprivation of physical freedom as punishment, it would pale in comparison to the gravity of their acts to strip away someone's religion. Mandatory conditions Despite the severity of the crime for which Islam per- mits the ownership of a slave, the punishment remains lenient. Furthermore, specific conditions are established, distinguishing this form of captivity from the conven- tional and universal notion of slavery. Islam mandates certain provisions for these captives: 1. The captor must provide the captive with the same food and clothing that they choose for themselves. 2. It is forbidden to inflict physical harm upon the captive. 3. Do not assign tasks beyond the captive's capabilities. 4. Do not assign captives the tasks that the captor finds themselves distasteful; rather, the captor 23