a-m-w

Description

The Arabic root أمو (a-m-w) carries the core meaning of female servitude or bondage, specifically referring to female slaves or bondwomen in contrast to male slaves. In the Quranic context, this root appears in legal and ethical discussions about the treatment, rights, and regulations concerning enslaved women, particularly regarding marriage, intimate relations, and social responsibilities. The term reflects the historical socio-economic reality of slavery in 7th-century Arabia while establishing guidelines for the humane treatment and potential emancipation of female slaves within the early Islamic legal framework.