The Ruling on a Woman Being Treated by a Male Doctor Out of Necessity
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Question:
The questioner says: My daughter needs to have a surgical operation in a sensitive area. As you know, the doctors performing surgery in government hospitals are men, and private hospitals are very expensive. What is your guidance for me? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
In case of dire necessity, if you cannot find anyone to perform the surgery except a specialized male doctor, there is nothing wrong with doing so to the extent of the need and necessity. However, if you find another place where women are treated and they perform what is required, it is not permissible for you to have her treated by men. This is only in case of dire necessity. Yes.
The questioner says: My daughter needs to have a surgical operation in a sensitive area. As you know, the doctors performing surgery in government hospitals are men, and private hospitals are very expensive. What is your guidance for me? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
In case of dire necessity, if you cannot find anyone to perform the surgery except a specialized male doctor, there is nothing wrong with doing so to the extent of the need and necessity. However, if you find another place where women are treated and they perform what is required, it is not permissible for you to have her treated by men. This is only in case of dire necessity. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-051-حرمـة قتـل الأنفـس المعصومـة|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (46:15)
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