When does the option to dissolve a pre-Islamic marriage become available to a minor who converts to Islam?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The option (khiyar) to choose whether to ratify or annul the marriage becomes available to the son only upon reaching puberty (balugh). Prior to this, neither the son nor his father can exercise this choice.