English translation
5284. Narrated Al-Aswad: رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا intended to buy Barīra, but her masters stipulated that her Walā(1) would be for them. 'Aīshah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا mentioned that to the Prophet ﷺ who said (to 'Aīshah), "Buy and manumit her, for Al-Walā is for the one who manumits.” Once some meat was brought to the Prophet ﷺ and it was said, “This meat was given in charity to Barīra.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “It is an object of charity for Barīra and a present for us.” Narrated Ādam: Shu’ba related the same Hadīth and added: Barīra was given the option regarding her husband. (See H. 5430)
