The sister asks about the wig, saying: I would like to ask if I wear a wig and appear in it before the women of my family and relatives, and before the men who are mahram to me only.

The questioner : She asks about the wig, saying: I would like to ask if I wear a wig and appear in it before the women of my family and relatives, and before the men who are mahram to me only, such as my father, my brothers, and my maternal uncles, and so on. Is it considered haram to wear it in front of them, or does it not matter as long as they are only specific people and not in front of everyone? Then, when performing wudu and prayer, I will of course take it off. What is your opinion? I hope the response will be quick if that is possible. Thank you?

The Shaykh : Wearing a wig is of two types.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : First, that it is intended for beautification, such that the woman has a full head of hair and the desired effect is achieved, and there is no defect in the woman.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : Wearing it is not permissible because that is a type of joining hair, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who joins hair and the one who has her hair joined.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : The second situation is that the woman has no head of hair at all, meaning that she has no hair whatsoever.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : And she is considered defective in the eyes of women, and she cannot hide this defect except by wearing this wig. We hope that there is no harm in wearing it in that case, because it is not for beautification but to remove the defect. The precaution in this case is also not to wear it, but to cover her head with a khimar that covers her head so that her defect is not shown. And Allah knows best.

The questioner : May Allah reward you.
This is a message that came from Aden from the sister Nawal Taha Mali or Maki. She has several questions.