Author: Islamic Reflections

Islamic Reflections (abbreviated IR), is a blog turned multifaceted Islamic enterprise run successfully by aspiring, talented Muslimahs from all corners of the globe. What started as one passionate Muslimah writing about Islam, trying to spread its true message has now turned into a well known brand which promotes Islamic values, food for the witty Muslim mind and knowledge for believers of all ages.
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Set Free

Allah, The Most High, is our Master, and we are His slaves,
To Him, we belong, and to Him, we return.

Islam was revived and the world became a better place;
As Muslims, we perform our duties with effortless grace.

Systems such as slavery existing,
The Shaitan’s ways always persisting;
Mankind, clueless as to how it should be handled,
Dehumanising … Continue Reading

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Dealing with Prisoners of War

The ground billowed dust and smoke,
The men charged, the swords rose,
The clamorous sound resounded;
The enemy was defeated.

The captives, when summoned,
Dreading their fates, they entered
Into the presence of Rahmatul-lil-‘Aalameen,
Whose rulings brought them ease.

From his companions, he demanded
That prisoners be well-treated;
To his army, he commanded
To not harm the elderly, woman, and … Continue Reading

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Treatment of Slaves According to Islamic Guidelines

The widely acknowledged and immoral form of slavery that was prevalent in the earlier societies is appalling. Islam, on the contrary, took a strong stance against such practices and changed the manner of enslavement and slave treatment.

Slaves in Islam are treated with kindness and compassion. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

“They are your brothers whom Allah has put

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