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Is it permissible to wear a wig for a photograph on official documents that require the hair to be uncovered, knowing that these documents bearing the photograph will be presented when needed and could be seen by a man?

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It is impermissible to photograph a woman with an uncovered head except out of necessity or an urgent need, such as for official documents. In such a case, it is permissible to be photographed wearing a wig (baroque) to mitigate the corruption.

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