Captive Women And Sahabas’ Conduct
concubinage may have existed before islam but the prophet condemned harmful practices like alcohol and fornication. in sahih muslim 1438 companions asked if they could relieve themselves inside captive women and the prophet reportedly approved saying it was gods will if a child was conceived. This raises ethical concerns: if islam sought to improve the status of women and end slavery why did the prophet permit this dehumanizing treatment when he condemned other immoral acts?