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?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
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.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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