Saharanpur, India — Maulana Qari Ishaq Gora, a leading Deobandi cleric and patron of the Jamiat Dawatul Muslimeen, has issued a firm directive to the Muslim community, declaring the use of wigs and artificial facial hair as haram (forbidden) under Islamic Sharia. In a video statement released on Saturday, the cleric explained that such practices compromise the validity of essential Islamic rituals, including wudu (ablution) and ghusl (ritual bathing).
“If a person offers namaz (prayer) while wearing a wig or artificial beard, that prayer is considered incomplete,” Maulana Gora stated. He explained that wigs act as a barrier preventing water from reaching the skin — a requirement for proper purification in Islam. “The purpose of wudu and ghusl is defeated if water cannot touch the body directly,” he added.
Referencing a 2016 fatwa issued by Darul Uloom Deoband, which also ruled artificial hair as impermissible, Maulana Gora distinguished between wigs and hair transplants. While he affirmed that hair transplants are allowed under Sharia, he emphasized that they must not involve deception or non-Islamic methods. “There is a fundamental difference between a transplant and a wig. The former restores what is naturally lost, while the latter promotes artificiality and deceit,” he said.
The cleric also voiced concern over growing fashion trends among Muslim youth, warning against the rise of cosmetic alterations such as tattoos. “Tattooing is a sinful act in Islam,” he said, citing both the Quran and Hadith. “It alters the natural form created by Allah, which is strictly prohibited.”
In an earlier statement on May 17, Maulana Gora condemned tattoos as a violation of Islamic teachings, noting that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had cursed both those who get tattoos and those who apply them. He advised Muslims with tattoos to repent and seek forgiveness, and to remove them if possible.
Maulana Gora’s statements reflect a broader concern within parts of the Muslim clergy about the influence of modern fashion trends on Islamic identity. Urging youth to value simplicity and sincerity, he called for adherence to the foundational principles of deen (faith) and Sharia.
His guidance also touches on broader issues of hair health advice and authenticity, especially as appearance becomes a focal point in modern culture. For those seeking hair health tips within a religious framework, Maulana Gora’s remarks advocate for natural care over artificial enhancements.
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