What occurs if the slave is discovered to have been rightfully claimed by another party during the settlement?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Settlement

Book 16 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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If it becomes evident that the slave rightfully belonged to another party ('mustahaqq'), the settlement is voided due to the invalidity of the consideration ('iwad'), and the claimant must return whatever was conceded to him in the settlement.