The Chapters on Manumission (of Slaves)
كتاب العتق
Chapter 9: Freeing Illegitimate Children
It was narrated from Maimunah bint Sa`d, the freed slave woman of the Prophet (ﷺ) that
the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about illegitimate children. He said: “Two sandals in which I wage Jihad are better than freeing an illegitimate child.”
Chapter 10: One Wants To Free A Man Along With His Wife, He Should Start With The Man
It was narrated that
`Aishah had a male slave and a female slave who were married. She said: “O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I want to free them both.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If you free them, then start with the man before the woman.”