What is the ruling on treating a woman afflicted with epilepsy, when the healer may need to touch what is not permissible to touch?
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The Shaykh : ... in terms of the Shari'ah, to treat this woman for her epilepsy, except by touching her in that area; so I say at that point that dire necessity permits what is prohibited, but one should be cautious before reaching this stage by resorting to what is not prohibited, such as what I mentioned—for example—using the hand with electricity.
The questioner : ... he invalidates [the treatment] and uses this because it tires him; even with men, he stopped holding him after he found the method of electricity, and this electricity is easier, a simple shock, just a few strikes, out, out, and he threatens him...
The questioner : ... he invalidates [the treatment] and uses this because it tires him; even with men, he stopped holding him after he found the method of electricity, and this electricity is easier, a simple shock, just a few strikes, out, out, and he threatens him...
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