"Forced sex, even with slaves, is prohibited in Islam—Allah demands consent and dignity for all. The Qur'an says, ‘And do not compel your slave girls to prostitution if they desire chastity' (Surah An-Nur, 24:33), showing force is haram, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm' (Sunan Ibn Majah). Slaves had rights—food, shelter, and freedom encouraged (Surah Al-Balad, 90:13)—not abuse.
Jesus (peace be upon him) taught mercy—‘We gave him the Injeel, in which was guidance and light' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:46)—and the Bible lacks this clarity, even allowing concubines (Genesis 16:3). The Qur'an says, ‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75). Islam's rule reflects Jesus' compassion and Allah's justice—‘Allah loves those who act justly' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:42)—unlike others' silence or laxity."
The assertion that Islam "prohibited forced sex, even with slaves" is a semantic evasion that attempts to hide the fundamental moral failure of a system that codified the sexual access of captured women as a legal right of ownership. The Gospel's standard is absolute human dignity and freedom.
1. The Slavery System: Consent is Legally Annulled
The claim that Surah An-Nur, 24:33 prohibits forced sex is limited and misleading. The moral failure lies in the legal system itself:
2. The Biblical Standard: Freedom and Monogamy
The opponent's claim that the Bible "lacks clarity" is false. The moral ideal is clear, and the historical deviations are condemned by the New Covenant.
The Christian standard is absolute dignity and abolition. We reject the notion that a system that codified the sexual availability of human property, even with limited exceptions, can claim superior justice.