What is the liability regarding compensation if an enslaved pregnant woman is manumitted and gives birth before payment is made?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Manumission
Primary text
If the enslaved woman gives birth before the value is paid, the emancipator is only liable for her value at the time of manumission, as that is when he freed her.
Supporting text
According to Malik, the value of her offspring must also be compensated.