What is the liability of the master if he destroys a female slave who has committed an offense?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Freeing Mothers of Children

Book 69 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If the master destroys the female slave, he owes her value because he destroyed the right of another party, analogous to destroying a pledge (rahn). If he causes damage that diminishes her value, he owes the amount of the diminished value because by guaranteeing the main body (of the slave), he guarantees its components.