Chapter: When one of two non-Muslim spouses accepts Islam before the other

If a Jewish or Christian man becomes Muslim before his Jewish or Christian wife, their marriage continues to stand, for such a union is lawful to him under Islam.

If, however, the wife is not from the People of the Book, the marriage is dissolved—unless she accepts Islam immediately after he does, in which case the marriage also remains valid. Should she fail to embrace Islam right after his conversion, separation occurs without a formal pronouncement of divorce, and she is entitled to no dower if the marriage has not been consummated.

If the woman accepts Islam before her husband—whether he is from the People of the Book or otherwise—and her husband then becomes Muslim