Is a convert who reverted to his prior religion under duress (out of fear) valid to write tefillin?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules the forced-revert convert is valid; but Rif, Rambam, and Tosafot apparently disagree, and Magen Avraham, citing the Beur HaGra, concludes the lenient ruling should not be relied upon. Aruch HaShulchan rules against the Mechaber.
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