What is Islamic Slavery

This chapter focuses on the existence and association of slavery with one of the five major religions that is known as Islam. This chapter will include definitions of key Arabic terms related to Islam, the law, and slavery. It will not only define terms, but it will also discuss terms, historical events, and the development of Islam and slavery, which is known as the eastern slave trade. It will also explore and briefly introduce its precedent, which was Biblical slavery. Moreover, this chapter will discuss various developments when it comes to Islam and slavery worldwide with a specific emphasis on Africa.