Is it permissible for the husband to use black kohl to cover baldness, and does this kohl prevent ablution (wudu'), and what should the wife do to prevent him from doing that?
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There is no harm in applying kohl to a bald spot, and this is not considered dyeing with black, which is prohibited. However, it is preferable for men to avoid it unless there is a disfigurement. As for its effect on the validity of Wudu' and , if it does not have a substance that prevents water from reaching the skin, then it does not affect them. Otherwise, it must be removed.
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