Abstract
This article offers a scholarly examination of the rights of servants and slaves in light of the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with emphasis on its relevance to contemporary human-rights discourse. It argues that the Prophetic model introduced a transformative ethical framework that elevated the dignity of marginalized groups in a society where slavery was institutionally entrenched. The study reviews Qur’anic directives and Prophetic policies that encouraged the gradual abolition of slavery through moral reform, legal mechanisms, and social integration. It analyzes how the Prophet ensured equitable treatment, personal development, and honorable social standing for servants and slaves. By engaging cases such as Zaid ibn Harithah, Bilal ibn Rabah, and Salman al-Farsi, the article demonstrates how individuals of enslaved backgrounds attained distinguished positions within the emerging Muslim community. The study finally relates these principles to contemporary contexts, arguing that the Seerah provides a normative model for safeguarding the rights of domestic workers and addressing structural vulnerabilities in modern societies.
Author(s):
Aqeel Ahmad
Associate Professor of Islamic StudiesLahore University, Lahore
Pakistan
- aqeel.ahmad1@ais.uol.edu.pk
Details:
| Type: | Article |
| Volume: | 101 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Language: | Urdu |
| Id: | 696f2d18a3707 |
| Pages | 139 - 156 |
| Published | January 12, 2026 |
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