Research Article

The Cycle of Jāhiliyya: Tribe, Women, and Slavery

Number: Cahiliye Özel Sayısı December 15, 2024
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The Cycle of Jāhiliyya: Tribe, Women, and Slavery

Abstract

The Qur’an, addressing the pre-Islamic society, was revealed over a period of twenty-three years. During this time, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) conveyed his message to the people and ensured the upbringing of the generation of companions (Sahaba). The transition of the society from Jāhiliyya (the age of ignorance) to Islam in terms of belief, customs, and traditions took place gradually. In contrast, the Prophet always acknowledged the possibility of a return to Jāhiliyya as a societal or individual phenomenon, warning his companions to be vigilant. These regressions can be observed through the fundamental aspects of social order, namely tribe, women, and slavery. Indeed, after the demise of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), incidents of apostasy occurred due to the rigid tribalistic understanding. Similarly, throughout history, tribalism has been a problem, specifically for the Islamic community and generally for humanity. Islam, by attributing sanctity to motherhood, abolished the negative perception of womanhood as an aspect of Jāhiliyya tradition. However, there have been regressions in the perception of girls and women over time. During the time of the Prophet, there was a transition from a society based on slavery to one where slavery existed but efforts were made for their manumission, aiming for at least an exceptional social status for them gradually. This article will examine the regressions in the three aforementioned elements - tribe, women, and slavery - in pre-Islamic Arab society during the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) until the modern era.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

History of Islam , Historical Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 15, 2024

Submission Date

February 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 8, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: Cahiliye Özel Sayısı

ISNAD
Ortakcı, Halil. “Cahiliyenin Döngüselliği: Kabile, Kadın Ve Köle”. Akademik Siyer Dergisi. Cahiliye Özel Sayısı (December 1, 2024): 92-108. https://doi.org/10.47169/samer.1444653.