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What is the ruling concerning the marriage of a woman who, after the marriage, was discovered not to be a virgin, despite her affirmation of her virginity and innocence?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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A husband must believe his wife if she is religious and he has high trust in her, especially since the loss of virginity can be due to multiple reasons other than fornication. The hymen might also be elastic and not rupture during intercourse. The hymen is not definitive proof of a woman's virginity and can be lost due to reasons such as severe menstruation. It is advisable to consult a doctor to clarify the matter, and the husband should not rush to judgment. Let them both know that separating spouses is among the objectives of Satan.

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