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Ibn Iraq (970-1036) Tanzih al-Shari'a al-Marfu'a

(wise sayings)a teacher of Al-Biruni from Khwarazam (Uzbekistan)
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Taken from: members.tripod.com
From Khwarazam at the Aral Sea.

A Zanji commits adultery when he is satisfied and steals when he is hungry. There is generosity and a helping spirit among them as well.
Note: this text does not learn us anything about E-Africa, but by writing down everything found about the Zanj, we may finally get a clearer view on the relationship Africa-Persia

This hadith is repeated by: Ibn Uday Al-Jurjani (d976); Ibn Iraq 1036; al Maydani 1124; al Dhahabi 1348; al Abshihi 1450; al Sakhawi 1497; Suyuti 1505; (and many others).

 

The slave murders the wife of his master because she would not submit to him.