Using a wig and performing wudhu and salaah with a wig
Question
1. Is it permissible in Islam to use a hair patch (wig) for a better look/personality.
2. If yes, then is it permissible to perform wudhu and salaah while using the wig?
3. While using a permanent wig, which is stuck with gum on the head, and cannot be removed, can one do masah over the wig while making wudhu?
Answer
1. It is permissible to use a wig provided it is not made from human hair and swine hair.
2. Yes, the salaah will be valid.
3. One should not use a permanent wig as it will prevent the masah and fardh ghusl from being valid.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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