Is the manumission (freeing) of wrongfully seized property valid?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Zihar

Book 42 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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The manumission of wrongfully seized property (maghsūb) is invalid. This is because the owner cannot ensure the freed slave has access to the usufruct (benefits) of the property.