´It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:` “I said: 'O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), which slave is best?' He said: ‘The one who is most precious to his master and most valuable in price.' ”
Hadith ReferenceSunan Ibn Majah / The Chapters on Manumission (of Slaves) / Hadith: 2523
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح | زبیر علی زئی:متفق عليه