Should the suitor be informed of the possibility of the hymen being lost before marriage, or can this be delayed until the wedding day?
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As long as you are chaste, you are not obligated to inform your husband about the loss of virginity; as it can be lost due to causes other than indecency, such as a fall, insertion of a finger, severe menstruation, or prolonged spinsterhood. The husband must think well of his wife. If your husband asks you, tell him what removes doubt. The Permanent Committee has issued a that there is no شرعي (Islamic legal) impediment to concealment, and to inform the husband of the truth if he asks after consummation.
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