Journal Of Islamic Denominations

Journal Of Islamic Denominations

Slavery in Islam and Responses to Contemporary Criticisms from the Perspective of the Imami and Jihadi Salafi Denominations

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Hassane Moumouni 1
aliahmad naseh 2
1 PhD student, Department of Theology and Islamic Studies, Comparative Quranic Exegesis, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
10.22034/jid.2025.456602.2495
Abstract
Captivity or slavery has been a widespread practice among nearly all nations since ancient times, with the ownership of individuals being considered a legitimate form of property ownership, much like land and water. Given the expansion of Salafi thought and its ideological opposition to the Imami school, examining the perspectives of these two traditions is of great significance. This study aims to explore the concept of slavery in Islam and address contemporary criticisms from the viewpoints of Imami and Salafi thought. The research follows a historical-analytical methodology, utilizing a library-based approach for data collection. The findings indicate that slavery was deeply entrenched in early Islamic society, making its immediate abolition impractical due to various socio-economic barriers. Consequently, Islam adopted a gradual approach to eradicating the institution of slavery. This process began with intellectual and cultural groundwork aimed at combating slavery, followed by significant restrictions on its causes and mechanisms. Ultimately, Islam opened multiple pathways for the emancipation of slaves, thereby improving their social and human status.
Keywords
Slavery
servitude
Islam
contemporary criticisms
Imami school
Jihadi Salafism
Subjects
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