What was the attitude of the Abbasids toward the institution of slavery?
a. The dynasty forbade all slavery except for the mercenary armies loyal to the Abbasids.
b. The local customs determined the status of slaves as stated in the Qur'an.
c. The dynasty permitted slavery of Muslims, but forbade the enslavement of members of other religions.
d. The Abbasid elite demanded growing numbers of both male and female slaves for concubines and domestic service.
e. The Abbasid dynasty forbade slavery in general.
Answer: D