Those who said: she has the option whether he is free or a slave

Al-Aswad said that Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) bought Sayyidah Barirah (may Allah be pleased with her) and then freed her. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave Sayyidah Barirah (may Allah be pleased with her) the choice to keep or end her marriage, even though her husband was free.

Tawus said: Whether the husband is free or a slave, the slave-girl has the choice after being freed, even if her husband is a man of Quraysh.

Ibn Sirin said: Whether the husband is free or a slave, the slave-girl has the choice after being freed.

Al-Sha'bi said: Whether the husband is free or a slave, the slave-girl has the choice after being freed.

Mujahid said: Whether the husband is free or a slave, the slave-girl has the choice after being freed, even if her husband is the Commander of the Faithful.

Tawus said: Whether the husband is free or a slave, the slave-girl has the choice after being freed.

Tawus said: She has the choice, whether her husband is free or a slave.

Nafi' said: Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) was asked: If a slave-girl is the wife of a slave, and she is then freed, what is the ruling for her? He said: As long as the husband has not touched her, she has the choice.

Tawus was asked: If a slave woman is set free while her husband is free, will she be given the option (khiyar)? He said: I have no knowledge about that; however, if she is the wife of a slave, she will be given the choice.

Ibrahim said: Whether the husband is free or a slave, the slave woman will have the choice after being set free.