باب فضل العتق
Hadith 1358 - Bab 236 (The Merit of Emancipation of Slaves)
Chapter 12 (The Book of Jihad)
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said, "He who sets free a Muslim slave, Allah will deliver from the fire of Hell every limb of his body in return for every limb of the slave's body, even his private parts."
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Hadith 1359 - Bab 236 (The Merit of Emancipation of Slaves)
Chapter 12 (The Book of Jihad)
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him), "Which deed is most excellent?" He replied, "Faith in Allah and Jihad in His path." I then asked, "Which slaves are most excellent (to set free)?" He replied, "Those who are held in high esteem by their people and whose value is higher."
[Al- Bukhari and Muslim].