A person is seeking guidance on whether they should disclose their past sins to their fiancé, fearing that this revelation might lead to the end of their relationship.
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect them):
If it is known that the husband is considering marrying you on the condition that there are no such flaws, and there is a clear understanding that he would not agree to marry a woman characterized by such flaws—like those affecting honor—then it is not permissible to deceive the husband regarding such flaws. However, if the husband merely believes that these qualities do not exist, it does not count as deception if the wife remains silent about them, unless the marriage contract is based on this condition as mentioned. Therefore, you are not required to disclose all the flaws and sins you have committed.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him): Tahrir al-Wasilah - On Flaws Leading to the Option of Rescission and Deception - Articles 11 + 12 + 13 + 14
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin - Vol. 3 - On the Option of Flaw and Deception - Articles 282 + 283