What is the ruling on spousal maintenance for a Mukatab (contracted slave) or a slave?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Maintenance (Nafaqāt)

Book 46 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The ruling concerning maintenance for a Mukatab or a slave is the same as the ruling for a poor person, as they are not in a better financial state.