Does the repentance of a sorcerer who converts to Islam after disbelief get accepted?

Scholars have differed regarding the acceptance or non-acceptance of a sorcerer's repentance. Those who advocate for his execution simply for practicing magic—namely, Imam Malik and Imam Abu Hanifa—assert that his repentance is not accepted. Conversely, those who do not sanction his execution unless his magic involves disbelief—namely, Imam Al-Shafi'i—maintain that his repentance is accepted.

The preponderant opinion is that of Imam Al-Shafi'i and those who agree with him, which is the acceptance of his repentance. This is based on the principle that the shedding of a Muslim’s blood is not permissible except with certainty, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The blood of a Muslim man is not lawful except in one of three cases..." Furthermore, because the sincerity of repentance is known only to Allah, whoever outwardly expresses repentance, it is accepted outwardly. As for those who contend that his repentance is not accepted, their intent is that the effect of his repentance's acceptance does not manifest in this world; thus, he is executed and no expiation is made for him.