What is the ruling on divorce if a free, non-Muslim man marries, is subsequently enslaved, and then both embrace Islam?

Chapter on Divorce by Calculation

Al-Mughni

Book of Divorce

Book 39 · Issue 4 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a man marries while a free non-believer, is subsequently enslaved and then both he and his wife embrace Islam, he only possesses the divorce authority of a slave. This is judged based on his status at the time the divorce would occur, which is slavery.