Chapter: Calling a runaway slave a kafirg

Hadith Number 68

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It is narrated on the authority of Jarir that he heard (the Holy Prophet) saying, The slave who fled from his master committed an act of infidelity as long as he would not return to him. Mansur observed

By God, this hadith was narrated from the Apostle (may peace and blessings be upon him), but I do not like that this should be narrated on my authority here in Basra.

Hadith Number 69

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It is narrated on the authority of Jarir that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) observed

The slave who fled from his master, responsibility with regard to him was absolved.

Hadith Number 70

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Jarir b. Abdullah reported it from the Holy Prophet

When the slave runs away from his master, his prayer is not accepted.