Is a man's marriage to a woman who is later found to have epilepsy or burns on her body, without him or her guardian informing him of this, considered a deceptive marriage (nikah ghurur) that permits him to divorce her and reclaim the full dowry? And what is the difference in the ruling between before and after consummation, and does consummation refer to sexual intercourse or merely to valid seclusion?

Every defect that causes one spouse to shy away from the other, and prevents the realization of the purpose of marriage, which is love and mercy, necessitates the option of either upholding or annulling the marriage. Epilepsy and disfiguring burns that repel one's soul and hinder complete enjoyment are considered among these defects, and they establish the right to annulment. The husband has the right to annul the marriage and reclaim the mahr (dowry) he paid, unless he demonstrates his acceptance of the defect after becoming aware of it.