What is the ruling on a new marriage in the presence of the father, the officiant, and witnesses, after the wife learned of the invalidity of her first marriage which was conducted without a guardian (wali)? Is it necessary to annul the court contract and change the marriage certificate? What is the expiation for adultery resulting from the invalid marriage?
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It is permissible for the man to contract a new, valid marriage with you, and you are not required to annul the previous contract in court. Your previous cohabitation, as long as you engaged in it believing your marriage to be valid, is not considered Zina (fornication/adultery).
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