The ethic of power leads to victimizing the vulnerable

Submitted by Dave (United States), Dec 31, 2021 at 17:34

Power is very important in Islam, a religion placing a great emphasis on submission and domination, with the ultimate goal of world rule. In contrast to Jesus, a Muslim would say that the strong will inherit the earth. Sharia law was developed to regulate the vast lands won in the Arab conquests. One of its provisions is that sex slavery of female infidels captured in battle is permitted. To the victor goes the spoils.
Technically, most Muslim countries do not permit slavery or worker exploitation, but the reality is that cultural attitudes often override legalisms.
While none of the cases here involve infidel captives, most of the cases involve women. Women are discriminated against under Sharia and have an inferior status in Islamic culture. Wife beating is acceptable in Sharia, as is polygamy, for example. A woman is considered a man's property, a degrading idea that can lead to a woman's enslavement. One case involves a young boy; children are weak and exploitable.
These cases illustrate how sanctifying and glorifying power can lead to abuses. Muslims are hardly alone in these transgressions, but Islamic ethics helps them happen.

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