Is the marriage of a Muslim man to a female apostate permissible?
Chapter on What is Prohibited to Marry and Combining Between Them and Other Matters
Al-Mughni
Book of Marriage
Primary text
The marriage of a Muslim man to a female apostate is forbidden regardless of the religion she has moved to. This is because her status in the religion she moved to is not confirmed for the purpose of maintaining her marriage bond; therefore, permitting the marriage is even less likely.