Abu Bakr's acceptance proved to be a milestone in Muhammad's mission. Slavery was common in Mecca, and many slaves accepted Islam. When an ordinary free man accepted Islam, despite opposition, he would enjoy the protection of his tribe. For slaves, however, there was no such protection and they commonly experienced persecution. Abu Bakr felt compassion for slaves, so he purchased eight (four men and four women) and then freed them, paying 40,000 dinar for their freedom.Tabaqat ibn Sa'd 3/ 169, 174Tarikh ar-Rusul wa al-Muluk 3/ 426 He was known to have freed slaves, including Bilal ibn Rabah.
Abu Bakr's acceptance proved to be a milestone in Muhammad's mission Slavery was common in Mecca and many slaves accepted Islam When an ordinary free man accepted Islam despite opposition he would enjoy the protection of his tribe For slaves however there was no such protection and they commonly experienced persecution Abu Bakr felt compassion for slaves so he purchased eight (four men and four women) and then freed them paying 40000 dinar for their freedomTabaqat ibn Sa'd 3/ 169 174Tarikh ar-Rusul wa al-Muluk 3/ 426 He was known to have freed slaves including Bilal ibn Rabah