Is it permissible for a Muslim man to marry a virtuous and religious woman who has repented from a bad past, but she lied to her family and husband about completing her university education, and does this lie affect trust in her?

Our advice to you is not to leave this girl as long as you see righteousness and good character in her, for perfection is rare. The wise person weighs virtues against vices, relies on what predominates, and overlooks minor faults. We would like to draw attention to two matters: First, informing another suitor about past forbidden acts is a course of action contrary to the Sharia; the correct approach is for a servant to conceal their own faults. Second, the suitor is a stranger to the betrothed as long as the legitimate marriage contract has not been concluded, so he should not speak to her without need.