Is a bequest made to one's Mudabbar (slave designated for freedom upon the master's death) valid?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The bequest made to the Mudabbar is valid because he attains freedom at the time the bequest obligation becomes effective, validating the bequest to him, similar to the ruling concerning the Umm Walad.