Does using a bequeathed item that does not remove ownership or the title of bequest constitute revocation?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Bequests
Primary text
Actions such as washing a garment, wearing it, plastering a house, residing in it, leasing a female slave, marrying her off, teaching her, or having sexual intercourse with her, do not constitute revocation of the bequest. This is because these actions do not remove ownership nor do they remove the title associated with the bequest, nor do they clearly indicate revocation.
Supporting text
It is suggested that having sexual intercourse with the female slave might constitute revocation because it exposes her to a situation that could remove her status as a transferable asset. However, the primary view is preferred because such use is a temporary benefit that does not immediately remove ownership, nor does it lead to its certain removal, similar to wearing a garment, which might eventually destroy it but is not considered revocation.