What is the ruling if a Mukatab has intercourse with a female slave belonging to his master without permission?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Maintenance (Nafaqāt)

Book 46 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the Mukatab has sexual intercourse with his master's female slave without permission, he incurs no legal penalty (*hadd*). This is because he engaged in intercourse with property he effectively held possession over, even if his overall status was incomplete.