A man emancipated six slaved at the time of his death and he had no other property. The Prophet (ﷺ) was informed about it. He cast lots among them, emancipated two and retained four in slavery.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 3961 In-book : Book 31, Hadith 36 English translation : Book 30, Hadith 3950
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