What is the ruling on returning the Mahr if the husband dissolves the marriage due to a defect concealed by the wife?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 3

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If the dissolution occurs before consummation due to a defect in the wife that she concealed, the dissolution is considered to originate from her, and consequently, she forfeits her right to the Mahr.