The apostate from Islam: who inherits from him?

Al-Qasim bin Abd al-Rahman reports that Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: When a man apostatizes, his children will be his heirs.

Abu Amr al-Shaybani reports that Mustawrid al-Ijli, who had apostatized, was brought to Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). He offered Islam to him, but he refused, so he had him killed and divided his inheritance among his Muslim heirs.

Al-Hakam reports that Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said regarding the inheritance of an apostate that it will be given to his Muslim heirs.

Jarir bin Hazim said: Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote regarding the inheritance of an apostate that it is for his Muslim heirs, and that those who follow his religion get nothing.

Qatadah reports that al-Hasan said: The apostate will be killed, and his inheritance is for his Muslim heirs.

Amr reports that al-Hasan said: The inheritance of the apostate was given to his heirs.

Musa bin Abi Kathir said: I asked Sa'id bin al-Musayyib about the inheritance of an apostate, whether it is to be joined. He asked: What does joining mean? I said: Will his sons be his heirs? He said: We will be their heirs, and they will not be our heirs.

Musa bin Abi Kathir said: I heard Sa'id bin al-Musayyib say: We will be the heirs of apostates, and they will not be our heirs.

Ash'ath reports that al-Sha'bi and al-Hakam said: The inheritance of an apostate will be divided between his wife and his Muslim heirs.

Waki' said: I heard Sufyan say: If an apostate goes to the abode of war (Dar al-Harb) and then returns before his inheritance is divided, or before the ruler frees the mothers of his children (umm walad) and his mudabbarah (the slave woman to be freed at his death), then he has the most right to them.

Amr reports that al-Hasan said: The Muslims used to regard the inheritance of an apostate as lawful for his family, that is, when he is killed.