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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: Did the prophet allow keeping concubines? ===
Did the prophet allow keeping concubines?

=== Assistant: In Islamic understanding, the question usually refers to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. ===
In Islamic understanding, the question usually refers to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The short, accurate answer is:

Yes, concubinage existed in early Islamic society, but it was ''regulated'', not encouraged—and it is ''not permitted today''.

Here is the full context 👇

==== 1. Historical background (important) ====

Concubinage already existed worldwide (Arabia, Rome, Persia, etc.) long before Islam. Islam did not introduce it. Instead, it restricted and humanised an existing institution in a society where slavery was universal.

==== 2. What Islam allowed at that time ====

The Qur’an allowed sexual relations only with:
* A lawful wife, or
* A female slave lawfully owned through war (not kidnapping or trade)

This is mentioned in:
* Qur’an 4:3
* Qur’an 23:5–6
* Qur’an 70:29–30

Such women were called “those whom your right hands possess”.

==== 3. Strict rules (often ignored in discussions) ====

Islam placed strong limitations:
* ❌ No forcing or abuse
* ❌ No prostitution (Qur’an 24:33)
* ✅ She had full human dignity
* ✅ If she bore a child, she could not be sold and became free upon the owner’s death
* ✅ Marriage to her was encouraged
* ✅ Freeing slaves was highly rewarded and repeatedly encouraged

The Prophet ﷺ himself said:

: “Whoever slaps his slave or beats him, the expiation is to free him.”
: (Sahih Muslim)

==== 4. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ specifically ====
* He freed and married some women who had been captives (e.g., Safiyyah bint Huyayy, Juwayriya bint al-Harith)
* He never promoted concubinage as a lifestyle
* His life consistently moved toward abolition, not expansion

==== 5. Is concubinage allowed today in Islam? ====

Absolutely NOT.

Why?
* Islam ties concubinage to legal slavery
* Slavery no longer exists legally anywhere in the world
* Modern Muslim scholars agree: 👉 Concubinage is invalid and forbidden today

Any claim otherwise is a serious distortion of Islam.

==== 6. Summary ====
* ✔ Existed historically
* ✔ Regulated, not promoted
* ✔ Tied strictly to slavery
* ❌ Not applicable today
* ❌ Any modern practice is haram

If you want, I can also explain:
* How Islam aimed at gradual abolition
* Comparison with Biblical concubinage
* Common misconceptions used by critics

Just tell me.

== References ==
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