The Inborn Defect in the Husband and Its Effect on the Marriage
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The questioner:
And Honorable Shaykh, I say to him: I know of a man who did not inform his wife of a physical defect he had. It was there, and years have passed since the marriage. This is a specific case, and the pain is not apparent, and it does not affect the value of his marital relationship.
The Shaykh:
This is her right if she wants to annul the marriage. If it does not affect the marital relationship, then it is not a defect. But if it does affect the marital relationship, then it is a defect. He must inform her of it, and she has two choices: if she wishes, she stays, and if she wishes, she annuls the marriage.
And Honorable Shaykh, I say to him: I know of a man who did not inform his wife of a physical defect he had. It was there, and years have passed since the marriage. This is a specific case, and the pain is not apparent, and it does not affect the value of his marital relationship.
The Shaykh:
This is her right if she wants to annul the marriage. If it does not affect the marital relationship, then it is not a defect. But if it does affect the marital relationship, then it is a defect. He must inform her of it, and she has two choices: if she wishes, she stays, and if she wishes, she annuls the marriage.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 113 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / الأيمان/جامع الأيمان/صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:17:09)
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