Is the testimony valid of a person who was brought to the marriage contract session without being informed of the reason for his presence until after the contract was concluded, and the testimony of the one who dictated the صيغة (formula) of the contract, given that the wife's family and the people did not know about the marriage until after a year?

The testimony of the worker is valid if he was present at the contracting session and heard the صيغة (nuptial declaration), and his not knowing the purpose of his invitation does not harm. The testimony of the Sheikh is valid if his role was limited to teaching (the صيغة) and he was not one of the contracting parties, and the marriage would be valid. However, if the Sheikh was one of the contracting parties, such as an agent, the marriage is not valid. The knowledge of the family about the marriage is not required for its validity, but it is preferable to inform them if there is no overriding benefit in concealing it.