Book of Loans for Use (ʿāriyah)(1)

567 — They unanimously agree that the borrower does not acquire ownership of the borrowed item merely by virtue of the loan.

568 — They unanimously agree that he may make use of the borrowed item.(2)

569 — They unanimously agree that if the borrower destroys the borrowed item, he is liable for its replacement.

Book of the Foundling (laqīṭ)

570 — They unanimously agree that the foundling is free.(3)

571 — They unanimously agree that if a child is found dead within Muslim territory, washing and burying him in Muslim cemeteries is obligatory.

572 — They unanimously agree that the finder is not required to provide maintenance for the foundling as he is for his own child, should he have one.

573 — They unanimously agree that once the foundling reaches maturity and is upright, his testimony is admissible.

574 — They unanimously agree that if a woman claims the foundling to be her son, her claim is not accepted.

575 — They unanimously agree that any property discovered in the foundling’s possession belongs to him.

Book of the Runaway Slave (ābiq)

576 — They unanimously agree that if a man emancipates his runaway slave, the emancipation is valid.