`Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he (peace be upon him) said: Whoever frees his share in a slave, the freeing (i.e., the freeing of the remaining share) will also be from his wealth if he is wealthy. If he is not wealthy, then the slave should work and earn, and he should not be forced.