How should the value of the Umm Walad be assessed for redemption purposes regarding her status as a mother of the master's child?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Freeing Mothers of Children

Book 69 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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Her value must be calculated taking into account the defect of her status as an Umm Walad, as this status constitutes a depreciation. The redemption is due based on her value at the time of redemption, and her value in this condition is less than that of another slave mother, necessitating a reduction in her redemption price to match her value in that specific state.