What is the ruling if one states, 'The first child you give birth to shall be free,' and twins are born simultaneously?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Manumission

Book 66 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a person states, 'The first child you give birth to shall be free,' and two children exit the womb simultaneously, the ruling is the same as in the case of ownership: either both are freed, or lots are cast to free one of them.