What is the legal status of a slave whose manumission is partial (Muta'attaqu Ba'duha)?
Chapter on the Description of Prayer
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
Regarding a partially freed slave, there are two potential legal positions. The first position considers the partial slave akin to a free person (*Hurra*) as a precaution concerning acts of worship (*Ibadah*).
Supporting text
The second position maintains that the partial slave is treated as an enslaved person because they lack complete freedom, which is evidenced by the fact that compensation for damages (*Damin*) by them requires payment of their value.