Question 1714) - A man wishes to free a slave as Kaffarah of zhihar. What kind Zhihar? Of slave will suffice?

A: He may free a slave, be it Muslim or Kafir; male or female; minor or adult. The slave may not be blind or short of his hands; or legs; or one hand and one leg from the same side; or with both thumbs lost. A hand and leg cut from opposite sides is not an obstacle.

~ al-Quduri ~