What is the ruling on informing the family and the fiancée—who has been proposed to—about the older brother’s secret marriage to a foreign woman, knowing that it is not officially documented, that she cannot conceive, and that the brother believes informing them will cause problems? And is silence on this matter considered deceit and deception?

The brother did well by marrying to protect himself, although he erred by not informing his parents and convincing them first, and also by not legally registering the marriage, due to the great benefits associated with it. The solution lies in him being frank with his family about the marriage, and informing them that she is his lawful wife, and that what he did was to protect himself. His silence will cause his wife to lose her rights and may cause her harm and injustice. He must take the initiative to inform his family and address with them the issue of legally registering the marriage. The sister can threaten him that she will do so if he does not take the initiative.