What is the ruling if a woman marries a man freely, and he later turns out to be a slave?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 3

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If a woman marries a man absolutely (freely), and he subsequently appears to be a slave, she is granted the option to annul the marriage. This option also applies when the status discrepancy arises later during the continuation of the marriage.