Is *Istibra'* required if a female slave is sold and the buyer frees her before consummating relations with her?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a female slave is sold and the buyer frees her before having relations with her, she does not require *Istibra'* for the transaction.