Slavery In The Islamic Middle East
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Slavery in the Islamic Middle East
Author | : Shaun Elizabeth Marmon |
Publisher | : Markus Wiener Publishers |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Mamelukes |
ISBN | : |
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Slavery, recognized and regulated by Islamic law, was an integral part of Muslim societies in the Middle East well into modern times. Recruited from the "Abode of War" by means of trade or warfare, slaves began their lives in the Islamic world as deracinated outsiders, described by Muslim jurists as being in a state like death, awaiting resurrection and rebirth through manumission. Many of these slaves were manumitted and some rose to prominence as soldiers and political leaders. Others were not so fortunate. Slaves of African origin, in particular, were often condemned to lives of menial labor. Despite the importance of slavery in Islamic history, this institution has received scant attention from scholars. This volume examines the institution of slavery in Islam in a range of cultural settings.
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