Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"Whoever frees a portion" or he said: "a part of a slave, then he should finish paying his price if he can afford it. If he can not afford to pay reasonable price then he should be allowed to work to earn the amount that will free him without overburdening him." (Another chain) similar, and he said: "a part".
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1348 In-book : Book 15, Hadith 28 English translation : Vol. 3, Book 13, Hadith 1348
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