@Waaqo of Punt
1.)
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In Islam Slavery of another Muslim (and a free one at that) is haram.
“Allaah, may He be exalted, said: ‘There are three whose opponent I will be on the Day of Resurrection, and whomever I oppose, I will defeat … A man who sold a free man and consumed his price.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (2227).
Also did you forget that the Mali empire was crumbling when the Europeans were trading slaves? The Portuguese came in and raided the Mali empire of its Gold. So its not likely they also didn't kidnap some people in their raids who just so happen to be Muslim to be taken to slave markets.
2.) Please refer to
the Battle of Ain Jalut.
3.) Yes Muslim Arabs (and conveniently leaving out Christian Arabs.) fought for Arab nationalism.
Arab nationalism is a Secular idea not an islamic idea. Plus having the third holiest sight in islam helps their cause they get non-Arab muslims to help them its just a bonus.