Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
I hope you are doing well. I have a question regarding the Islamic rulings on slavery in the context of warfare. Specifically, in classical Islamic jurisprudence, is it permissible to enslave non-combatants, such as women, children, elderly individuals, or others who are not actively participating in battle? Additionally, how do the rulings apply in the case of surprise attacks or raids (ghazw), where captives are taken without prior formal combat? Are there distinctions made based on different categories of captives, such as free individuals versus slaves, or men versus women?
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Apr 1, 2025, 08:18 AM