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Is it permissible to undergo surgery to increase height and correct bow legs in order to reach the required height for admission to the Police Academy, knowing that the purpose is not cosmetic?

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This procedure is permissible because it falls under the category of treatment and rectifying a congenital defect, and it is not considered seeking beauty or increasing attractiveness. Rather, it is about removing a defect and harm. The Islamic Fiqh Academy's resolution states that it is permissible in Islamic law to perform necessary and essential cosmetic surgery aimed at restoring body parts to their natural shape, or restoring their function, or correcting congenital defects, or accidental defects, or removing disfigurement that causes psychological or physical harm.

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