About the Surah

       And whosoever among you does not have means to marry a free believing woman, he should marry believing slave woman under your control (by the Islamic law). Allah has full knowledge of your Faith. You are from one another [since you are all children of Adam () and Eve, then why should you hesitate to marry a believing slave woman?]. Therefore marry them with the permission of their masters and pay them reasonable amount of bridal-money (this money to be paid for Islamic marriage). The slave women should be chaste and not those who indulge in obscene activities or have secret sexual relations (with boyfriends). So if they happen to commit adultery after their marriage, their punishment is half than that of a free (unmarried) woman. Marrying slave women is recommended for those believers who fear to indulge in adultery due to sexual pressure (or not able to marry a free believing woman). And if you practice self restrain it is better (than marrying a slave woman). And Allah is Very-Forgiving, Most Merciful.