What is the status of a child conceived through intercourse before the husband learned his wife was a slave?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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If the husband engaged in intercourse before knowing her status and she became pregnant, the child is considered free if he discovers the truth before delivery. This is because the intercourse occurred while he was under the belief that she was free.