What is the ruling on a pilgrim in a state of ihram covering his head if he is bald and his skin is very sensitive to the sun's rays, given that he cannot carry an umbrella?
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If you cover your head while in the state of , you are liable for a (expiation): slaughtering a sheep to be distributed among the poor of Mecca, or feeding six needy people in the (each person receiving half a sa' of dates or the staple food of the land), or fasting for three days. This applies to Ihram for both Hajj and .
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