Is it obligatory to inform a suitor about certain physical imperfections such as scars from tonsillectomy and thyroidectomy, eczema, stretch marks, sagging, and the presence of artificial teeth, especially given concerns about the thyroid's impact on marriage and procreation?
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The majority of scholars hold that the defects which the fiancée or her family must disclose to the suitor are those that prevent sexual intercourse, or contagious and repulsive diseases, such as leprosy, elephantiasis, and similar conditions. What was mentioned is not among these, and the fiancée is not considered deceitful for concealing it.
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