What is the ruling if a master says to his slave, 'You are free if you wish'?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Manumission
Primary text
This situation is governed by the same ruling as 'whenever you wish,' requiring the slave to express his wish for freedom for emancipation to take effect.
Supporting text
An alternative view suggests that this is contingent upon the present moment (the sitting), due to its equivalence to granting the slave an option.