What is the ruling on placing a bow in the hair, and is it considered an exaltation of the head, and does it fall under the hadith: "their heads are like the humps of camels"?
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The prohibits the use of rags and the like to enlarge the hair of the head, such as when women place on their heads what magnifies and enlarges it from rags, headbands, and veils, until it resembles the humps of camels. Accordingly, if the bow is large and worn under the to make it appear as if it is all hair, and it enlarges the head, then it is prohibited.
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