What is the ruling of Sharia on wearing an adhesive "wig" for someone who is bald, and what are the related rulings concerning ghusl (ritual bathing) and wudu (ablution)?
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Baldness in men is not considered a defect, and they are not permitted to wear wigs, even according to those who permit them for women to conceal a visible flaw. This is because wearing a wig is forbidden for both men and women alike, due to the deception and misrepresentation involved. However, if a woman has no hair at all, she may be permitted to wear a wig out of necessity. As for a man, it is not permissible for him to do so under any circumstances. And whoever wears a wig in a forbidden manner, it is not permissible for him to wipe over it during ablution, because concessions are not granted for acts of disobedience.
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