What is the required procedure for dealing with an apostate?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Apostate

Book 50 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If an adult, sound-minded man or woman apostatizes from Islam, they must be summoned to return to Islam for three days, subjected to stringent conditions. If they return, they are spared; otherwise, they must be executed. This ruling applies equally to men and women.