Does the subsequent emancipation of a slave husband, who married a free woman, invalidate the marriage?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 4 · Bab 3

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Primary text

If a slave husband is emancipated and he is found to be of the stature/status ('Tawl') suitable for a free woman, there are two legal opinions regarding whether his marriage is invalidated.

Supporting text

The text indicates that two established opinions concerning this matter have been previously mentioned.