It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever owns a share in a slave and frees his share, then he must free the entire slave, provided he has enough wealth. And if he does not have wealth, then the slave will be made responsible to earn his full price, but he will not be burdened with hardship in this regard.