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How long is the waiting period for a woman who apostatized, then returned to Islam and separated from her Christian husband?

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He had intercourse with her, and she is required to observe one menstrual cycle according to the preponderant opinion. Some say three menstrual cycles, but the preponderant opinion is one menstrual cycle because the Christian's marriage to her is valid, and she is an apostate.

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