Ruling on concealing the defects of the suitor or the prospective bride
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Is it permissible for a suitor, when proposing for his son or one of his relatives to marry a woman, to conceal any defects in his son or another, such as being lame or blind?
Answer: He has no right to conceal the defects, and the woman's family has no right to conceal her defects. It is obligatory to be clear, because the Muslim is the brother of the Muslim, and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And Jarir (may Allah be pleased with him) said: : Sahih al-Bukhari 1401.
So he has no right to conceal his defects, and she has no right to conceal her defects, and the woman's family has no right to conceal her defects. Rather, they must clarify to the man what she is like, whether she is healthy or sick, one-eyed or blind, lame or otherwise, so that he proceeds with full knowledge. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Answer: He has no right to conceal the defects, and the woman's family has no right to conceal her defects. It is obligatory to be clear, because the Muslim is the brother of the Muslim, and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
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الدين النصيحةI gave the pledge of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) for offering prayer perfectly, giving Zakat, and giving good advice to every Muslim.
بايعت النبي ﷺ على إقام الصلاة وإيتاء الزكاة والنصح لكل مسلمSo he has no right to conceal his defects, and she has no right to conceal her defects, and the woman's family has no right to conceal her defects. Rather, they must clarify to the man what she is like, whether she is healthy or sick, one-eyed or blind, lame or otherwise, so that he proceeds with full knowledge. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
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