Can a master arrange the marriage of his minor male slave?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The master can arrange the marriage of his minor male slave, according to the view of the majority of scholars. This is supported by analogy, as the master possesses the right to marry off his minor son, making the right over his slave, whom he fully owns and controls, even more certain. The ruling is the same for his insane slave.

Supporting text

Some Shafi'is state there are two different opinions on this matter. Al-Khattab suggests the master might not have the authority to arrange such a marriage.