What is the legal status of the apostate (Murtad) regarding compensation for his life?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The apostate's life is considered lawful to kill, making him similar to the Harbi in this regard. Furthermore, that which a Muslim is not liable for (in terms of compensation for killing), a Dhimmi is also not liable for, which applies to the Harbi.