If you capture a woman in war, you can make her a slave & use her sexually

December 28, 2025
about 2 hours ago

Description

In this video, a speaker addresses a question regarding the permissibility of intimacy with captives (slaves) under Sharia law and why it is not considered adultery (zena).

Core Argument: The Definition of Halal vs. Haram
The speaker argues that the distinction between adultery and a lawful relationship is defined solely by divine decree [00:54].
  • Marriage: Intimacy between a husband and wife is not adultery because it has been made halal (permissible) [00:44].
  • Adultery: Relationships outside of these specific boundaries are haram (forbidden) because they lack that divine sanction [01:02].
Context of Captives in War
The speaker provides a specific context for when these rules apply:
  • Warfare: He specifies that this refers to individuals taken during war who were "trying to kill you" [01:20].
  • Responsibility: He describes the relationship as one where the captor must support the individual, keep them in their house, and treat them well, comparing the status to that of a wife in terms of support [01:26].
  • Legality: He concludes that because the relationship is sanctioned under these specific conditions, it is not considered adultery [01:30].
The speaker dismisses the difficulty of the question, stating that the "line" is simply what has been made halal or haram by religious law [01:37].