Sahih Muslim Hadith 4309 – Treatment Of

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[4309] 36 – ( … ) It was narrated from Abü Mas'üd that he was beating a slave of his, and he (the slave) started saying: "I seek refuge in Allah." He carried on beating him, so he said: "I seek refuge in the Messenger of Allah, and he stopped beating him." The Messenger of Allah jo, said: "By Allah, Allah has more power over you than you have over him." Then he set him free.