What is the ruling if an indentured slave (*'abd al-mukatab*) commits an offense (*janayah*) punishable by a financial penalty?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)

Book 68 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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If an indentured slave commits an offense resulting only in a financial penalty (*mal*), the penalty is considered nullified (*hudar*). This follows previous established rulings.