Is the repentance of a girl who apostatized from Islam and then returned to it accepted, and is her marriage contract nullified? If it is nullified, is that considered a divorce? What should she do for her repentance to be accepted, and how can she remain steadfast in her faith?

Apostasy is a serious matter, and the wife must be capable and qualified to discuss religious issues. It is recommended to frequently recite the Quran, perform supererogatory prayers, repent, seek righteous companionship, and avoid taking disbelievers as allies.

If one of the spouses apostatizes before consummation, the marriage is فسخ (annulled) according to the majority of jurists. Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, however, held that there is no difference between apostasy before or after consummation, and that if the apostate returns to Islam and both spouses wish to continue the marriage, they remain married. The contract can be renewed with just witnesses via video call, or one can adopt the view of Sheikh al-Islam that a new contract is not needed.

Apostasy is not considered a divorce; rather, it is a فسخ (annulment) of the marriage according to the majority, and no part of a divorce is counted from it. The wife must pronounce the Shahada, disavow Christianity, perform ghusl, adhere to Islamic rulings, and perform many supererogatory acts of worship.