What is the legal status of a Mudabbir (a slave designated for manumission upon the master's death)?
Chapter on Distant Kindred (Dhawu al-Arham)
Al-Mughni
Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)
Primary text
The Mudabbir is legally treated as a slave (*raqiq*). This is evidenced by the Prophet, peace be upon him, having sold a Mudabbir. Therefore, the Mudabbir is subject to the legal rulings concerning slaves.