If he accepts Islam during her waiting period: those who said he has the greater right to her

Al-Zuhri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The wife of Sayyiduna Ikrimah bin Abi Jahl accepted Islam before him; then Sayyiduna Ikrimah (may Allah be pleased with him) also accepted Islam while she was in her waiting period (iddah), so she was returned to his marriage. This happened in the blessed time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If the husband of a woman who has become Muslim accepts Islam during her waiting period (iddah), she remains his wife.

Ata (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If the husband of a woman who has become Muslim accepts Islam during her waiting period (iddah), he has more right to her.

Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If the husband of a woman who has become Muslim accepts Islam during her waiting period (iddah), she remains his wife.

Ata (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If the husband of a woman who has become Muslim accepts Islam during her waiting period (iddah), she remains his wife.

Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If a man accepts Islam after his wife, the woman has the choice during the waiting period (iddah); or he said: If he accepts Islam during the woman's waiting period, he has more right to her.

Al-Zuhri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: If a Jew or a Christian accepts Islam and then his wife accepts Islam, their marriage remains in place, unless the ruler has separated them, in which case the marriage has ended.