What is the ruling regarding *Istibra'* if the seller sells a female slave before performing *Istibra'* upon her, and the buyer frees her before having relations or performing *Istibra'*?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If the seller sells the female slave before performing *Istibra'*, and the buyer frees her before relations or *Istibra'*, then *Istibra'* becomes obligatory upon her.