The pre-Islamic practice of shigar which was abolished by Islam meant

A. trade by barter
B. exchange of female slaves
C. exchange of sisters in wedlock
D. gambling

Correct Answer:

Option C – exchange of sisters in wedlock

Explanation

In Islam. Shighar is the practice of exchanging brides between two families, where the girl and dowry of one family is exchanged for a girl and dowry from another family.