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« on: January 26, 2010, 03:16:28 am »



There's a common misunderstanding that the Quran allows a man to have concubines.  That's because some readers, especially non-Muslims, are confusing the  term concubine with the expression "right hand possesses" that appears in the Noble Quran.

The expression "right hand possesses" refers simply to slaves (males and females) who are under your care, not concubines.  A concubine is basically the same as a modern day mistress - a woman who cohabits with a man without being legally married to him. She's contracted to a man as his secondary wife, who has the right to quit anytime she pleases. At present in the permissive West, mistresses (as they don't like being called concubines) have few legal rights and a comfortable social status. In various other countries like China, Japan etc., they have very little or no legal rights with a low social status. However, nowhere is a concubine / mistress legally chained to the man she's living with.

The Noble Quran gradually abolished slavery, not radically in the form of a revolution as that would create its own kind of unrest. History is witness to the fact that in the Arabian peninsula, slavery was gone from all Muslim circles in 23 years since the advent of Islam and the completion of Quranic Revelation by the Divine Power.  During this transitional period, slave owners had to retain their slaves (including female slaves, some of whom had the same status as secondary wives of their masters, the only difference between them and concubines being that the former unlike the latter could not leave at her discretion) with a set of rules for the protection of the rights of these slaves which are elucidated in the Quran.

Thus, a slave woman being lawful to her master in regard to physical intimacy was allowed ONLY as long as the culture and practice of slavery remained in the society. After a little more than 2 decades of the Prophet Muhammad's (on whom be peace) Call, when slavery hardly existed in that region, the practice of the 'right hand possessing' a woman also no longer existed.

Today slavery is history everywhere (though it still goes on in some places in the name of "feudalism" and "caste system" etc.)   Thus, IN ACCORDANCE with the laws clearly stated in the Noble Quran, having a concubine (with the title of 'right hand possesses) would be a blatant violation and fornication which is one of the major sins as asserted in the Noble Quran.

Check the following verse of Surah Al-Maidah, one of the latest revelations when Islamic rules had almost total control throughout the Arabian peninsula including the abolition of slavery.

"This day are (all) good things made lawful for you. The food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for you, and your food is lawful for them. And so are the virtuous women of the believers and the virtuous women of those who received the Scripture before you (lawful for you) when you give them their marriage portions and live with them in honor, not in fornication, nor taking them as secret concubines. Whoso denies the faith, his work is vain and he will be among the losers in the Hereafter." 5:5


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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2010, 03:40:00 am »



P.S.  In verse 5:5, when Allah mentions that "The food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for you, ..." is on the understanding that those who received the Scripture (i.e. Jews and Christians) are adhering to the laws of their original Divine Scriptures that conform with the Quran. 

Until the time the Quran was revealed, the Torah and Bible had not been changed as much as they have at present.  Thus, from this Verse it seems very likely that during the 7th century the Jews and Christians were probably adhering to the same (or similar) Halal diet as instructed in the Noble Quran.

However, at present, the Christians do not follow any diet regulations based on Faith.  Though majority of the Jews do not eat pork, they too don't adhere to the dictates mentioned in the Quran concerning Halal / Haram consumption of food and drink.  E.g. the Jews consume alcohol just as the Christians do by labeling it as "kosher." But that does not make it Halal.   Therefore, today we cannot adhere to the diet of the People of the Scripture, without a careful scrutiny, as a lot of it does not conform with Quranic rules.

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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2010, 01:27:19 am »



That was good, thanks Sis.  Disbelievers and non-Muslims with insufficient insight and shallow minds often make light of this term "right hand possesses" thinking that it allows any man to take any woman.  This is a fine and simple clarification. 

You also wrote a complete explanation on "The food of those who have received the Scripture is lawful for you, ..." (5:5)  in another post.  I guess Br. Shabir Ali has mentioned in one of his lectures that we can eat the food of Christians & Jews, referring to this part of Ayat 5:5.  But I'm sure at present Allah does not allow us to do that, the reasons for which you have stated very truthfully.  Appreciate that!

JazekAllah Khair.

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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2010, 03:18:33 am »



Assalam Alaykom and thanks for this clarification much needed by the world.  I've so often come across people joking (both online & offline) on this matter as if they can select any woman they wish to live with out of wedlock is permissible according to Islamic laws.  How ignorant people can be.  Let them know that as per Islamic laws there is no question of possessing a free woman with their 'right hand.'  Whoever indulges in the practice of having a concubine, that is, sexual relationship out of wedlock is committing adultery or fornication and their ultimate destination is Hellfire .. unless they repent before their final journey and do not repeat the violation.
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2012, 08:11:17 am »

 salamem brain and soul shaking topic sister zenyab
i ask them too can anyone help me to find one clue in Quran that men or women can fulfill their sexual desire under the any human made cover ??? no differences between today's Muslims and jews they are in same boat.
it reminds me two beautiful verses of quran correct me if i am quoting verses in wrong place..

And let those who cannot find a match keep chaste till Allah give them independence by His grace. And such of your slaves as seek a writing (of emancipation), write it for them if ye are aware of aught of good in them, and bestow upon them of the wealth of Allah which He hath bestowed upon you. Force not your slave-girls to whoredom that ye may seek enjoyment of the life of the world, if they would preserve their chastity. And if one force them, then (unto them), after their compulsion, lo! Allah will be Forgiving, Merciful. 24:33

Allah hath (now) revealed the fairest of statements, a Scripture consistent, (wherein promises of reward are) paired (with threats of punishment), whereat doth creep the flesh of those who fear their Lord, so that their flesh and their hearts soften to Allah's reminder. Such is Allah's guidance, wherewith He guideth whom He will. And him whom Allah sendeth astray, for him there is no guide39:23
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2012, 09:05:16 pm »


Walaikum salaam, dear sister Muslima.  JazekAllah Khair for quoting these 2 lovely verses.  I've heard many Muslim men debating with the insinuation that zina is mainly prohibited for women but not for men.  These men who talk as such are weak with no control over their lower desires.  Therefore they twist the Divine Laws and change it to suit their own purpose.  Unfortunately, many man-made Sharia laws also serve the interest of such weak minds.  As we know, 95% of Sharia laws have nothing to do with the Noble Quran. 

Stupid men like these openly claim that males have a higher sexual drive than females, therefor they condone zina in the case of single men.  These ignorant people don't even know of Verse 24:33 in which Allah categorically confirms that even single men and women must keep chaste until they find a spouse.  Majority of Muslims at present think that they are not obligated to understand the Quran.  If they have a question, they search for the answer in the man-made, self-serving and ever-changing Sharia or simply consult their community imams who are just as deviated as those men.  No wonder so many Muslims have drifted so far away from the Laws of Allah.

Thanks a lot for your excellent response, sister Muslima.  Allah bless.

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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2012, 05:40:51 am »

Walaikum salaam, dear sister Muslima.  JazekAllah Khair for quoting these 2 lovely verses.  I've heard many Muslim men debating with the insinuation that zina is mainly prohibited for women but not for men.  These men who talk as such are weak with no control over their lower desires.  Therefore they twist the Divine Laws and change it to suit their own purpose.  Unfortunately, many man-made Sharia laws also serve the interest of such weak minds.  As we know, 95% of Sharia laws have nothing to do with the Noble Quran. 

Stupid men like these openly claim that males have a higher sexual drive than females, therefor they condone zina in the case of single men.  These ignorant people don't even know of Verse 24:33 in which Allah categorically confirms that even single men and women must keep chaste until they find a spouse.  Majority of Muslims at present think that they are not obligated to understand the Quran.  If they have a question, they search for the answer in the man-made, self-serving and ever-changing Sharia or simply consult their community imams who are just as deviated as those men.  No wonder so many Muslims have drifted so far away from the Laws of Allah.

Thanks a lot for your excellent response, sister Muslima.  Allah bless.


thanks ! there were reply so i thought may be unknowingly i broke the rule of forum with my comments.its give me relief now  angel
u are welcome sister it's my pleasure to join mv, the path of truth Smiley
u are abosulotly right sharia is only men made islam NOTHING Els is completely different infact extremely opposite of Allah's law.i am realy shocked to know that how far muslims are from Quran. and Ulmas,scholars continuously feeding wrong information  Angry regarding Islam and Quran.
 must say they(males) think males have a higher sexual drive than female and it will drive them to the hell fire. sad wake up you stupid imam followers.

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And forsake those who take their religion for a pastime and a jest, and whom the life of the world beguileth. Remind (mankind) hereby lest a soul be destroyed by what it earneth. It hath beside Allah no protecting ally nor intercessor, and though it offer every compensation it will not be accepted from it. Those are they who perish by their own deserts. For them is drink of boiling water and a painful doom, because they disbelieved. 6:70
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2012, 02:24:21 am »



aw! no sis, you did not break any rules  Cheesy  Quite the opposite.  Your posts are very wise and informative.  Please feel free to express your views.

I agree with your comments 100%.
 

And forsake those who take their religion for a pastime and a jest, and whom the life of the world beguileth. Remind (mankind) hereby lest a soul be destroyed by what it earneth. It hath beside Allah no protecting ally nor intercessor, and though it offer every compensation it will not be accepted from it. Those are they who perish by their own deserts. For them is drink of boiling water and a painful doom, because they disbelieved. 6:70

This Verse tells us a lot.  Especially the first line of this Ayat emphasizes upon the importance of keeping good company.  I've seen in many families where one person is a believer and someone else of the same family is skeptical who makes light of religion.  In a situation like this, if the believing person has a strong iman, he or she will not have a problem avoiding a member of their own family who is  disbeliever and has rejected the guidance of Allah.  

"You will not find folk who believe in Allah and the Last Day loving those who oppose Allah and His messenger, even though they be their fathers or their sons or their brethren or their clan."  (58:22).

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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2012, 04:37:21 am »


aw! no sis, you did not break any rules  Cheesy  Quite the opposite.  Your posts are very wise and informative.  Please feel free to express your views.

I agree with your comments 100%.
 

And forsake those who take their religion for a pastime and a jest, and whom the life of the world beguileth. Remind (mankind) hereby lest a soul be destroyed by what it earneth. It hath beside Allah no protecting ally nor intercessor, and though it offer every compensation it will not be accepted from it. Those are they who perish by their own deserts. For them is drink of boiling water and a painful doom, because they disbelieved. 6:70

This Verse tells us a lot.  Especially the first line of this Ayat emphasizes upon the importance of keeping good company.  I've seen in many families where one person is a believer and someone else of the same family is skeptical who makes light of religion.  In a situation like this, if the believing person has a strong iman, he or she will not have a problem forsaking a member of their own family who is  disbeliever and has rejected the guidance of Allah.  

"You will not find folk who believe in Allah and the Last Day loving those who oppose Allah and His messenger, even though they be their fathers or their sons or their brethren or their clan."  (58:22).



thanks for appreciation sister ruhi  Cheesy

no doubt every single word of Quran tell us alot if we want to understand .correct !! trust on Allah whatever is happening around us or whatever our familes or friends are doing.we have to stick on our true faith and its our duty and right to speak the truth without any fear convey the right message whether anyone accept or not .i am so glad to join mv .MV is right platform of guidance.up to the mark.

And there may spring from you a nation who invite to goodness, and enjoin right conduct and forbid indecency. Such are they who are successful 3:104
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2012, 02:58:17 am »

 

👍  Absolutely right sis.   That's my view too, spot on.

Verse 3:104 is another great one which unfortunately most Muslims have forgotten - promoting what is good and avoiding what is bad - the concept of “Amr bi al-Ma’ruf Wa Nahy ‘an al- munkar”
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