Does concealing from the guardian of the second wife that the husband is already married invalidate the marriage contract, knowing that the guardian would not reject the marriage if he knew, and the purpose is to protect the feelings of both the first and second wives?
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The marriage contract is not invalidated by concealing the first marriage from the second wife's father. This disclosure is not obligatory. However, it is not permissible to claim that you are not married, as that is a lie and deception.
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