[soc.religion.islam] Slavery in Islam

khan@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Iqbal Mustafa Khan) (12/06/89)

I have always been confused about Islam's position on slavery.  It seems
that Islam permits it.  Would this imply that if there were a Islamic
state to be established in future, that slavery would be practiced there?

Also, if somebody could shed light on the issue of "Musaawaat" (equality) in
Islam and its contradiction in case of slavery.

Thanks.

Iqbal