What is the ruling on the right to dower if the separation due to apostasy is confirmed after the 'iddah ends?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 3

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If both spouses remain firm in their apostasy, or if one remains apostate, until the 'iddah expires, the wife is entitled to the *mahr al-mithl* for that intercourse. This is because the act is considered intercourse in a situation resembling marriage (*shabah al-nikah*) but occurring outside a valid marriage, as the separation is established to have occurred from the moment the two different religions (Islam and apostasy) emerged.