Should a man who had a previous relationship with a woman inform her current fiancé about the details of that relationship, or is it permissible for him to lie or evade the answer?
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The relationship mentioned is a sin, and talking about it is another sin. He must conceal himself and the girl. He must evade answering about this relationship. If compelled to do so, he should use allusive speech that suffices without resorting to lying.
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