Is a freed slave permitted to give a gift?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)
Primary text
A freed slave is forbidden from giving a gift (*hadayyah*). This is prohibited because it is a donation of their property, aligning with the opinion of Shafi'i and the Ashab al-Ra'y.
Supporting text
The counter-argument permits gifting food and inviting others to eat, as these acts are permitted for one who has authorization, and the status of the freed slave should be maintained.