Malik related to me from Abd ar-Rahman ibn Abi Amra al-Ansarithat his mother had wanted to make a bequest, but she delayed untilmorning and died. She had intended to set someone free, so Abd ar-Rahman said, 'I said to al-Qasim ibn Muhammad, 'Will it help her if Ifree a slave for her?' Al-Qasim replied, 'Sad ibn Ubada said to theMessenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, 'Mymother died, will it help her if I set a slave free for her?' TheMessenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said"Yes." "'