What is the ruling if the *kitabah* service is stipulated sequentially over two separate *najm* periods?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)

Book 68 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the agreement stipulates service for one month, followed by service in another month, such as contracting for service in the beginning of Muharram and then service in Rajab, the contract is valid because it is stipulated upon two *anjum* (two distinct periods/installments).