Does sexual intercourse resolve the impediment if only one spouse converts to Islam after a separation due to apostasy?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Reconciliation (Return During 'Iddah)

Book 40 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If one of the spouses embraces Islam following a separation due to apostasy, sexual intercourse by the returning spouse before the other spouse converts back to Islam does not resolve the impediment, meaning the wife is not thereby permitted to the husband.