What is the ruling if a woman states she is already married, but then retracts this statement before the marriage contract is finalized?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Reconciliation (Return During 'Iddah)

Book 40 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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The marriage contract is invalid if a woman claims to be married and then retracts that claim before the contract is concluded. The permission for the contract is nullified because the preceding condition (the fact that she was married) that permitted the contract has been removed.