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Should previous marriage or divorce be disclosed before Nikah?

Material facts about previous marriages should be disclosed honestly before marriage.

What Islam teaches

Truthfulness and avoidance of deception are fundamental Islamic principles. A person's marital history can materially affect another person's decision.

What you can consider

Provide accurate marital-status information and discuss relevant circumstances respectfully. Do not hide a previous marriage in order to secure acceptance.

Qur'an 33:70; Qur'an 2:228.

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