Is it permissible for a Muslim medical student to attend the delivery of a woman?

The questioner: His EminenceThe Shaykh : A Muslim doctor, during his medical studies, is offered the opportunity to observe a woman’s delivery, knowing that his specialization is not in obstetrics. He also knows that if he refuses, it may affect his academic progress on the part of those in charge of supervising him. He asks:The questioner : He asks: Is it permissible for him to look at and attend this procedure?

The Shaykh : It is permissible for you to attend.

The questioner : ... .

The Shaykh : It is permissible according to the school of thought that says the end justifies the means. If not, it is not permissible!

The questioner : Very well, Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. What are your latest academic projects and your latest books, may Allah preserve you?

The Shaykh : By Allah, there are things currently in press: the sixth volume of *Sahih* and the fifth volume of *Da'if*, *Tahrim Alat al-Tabr* (The Prohibition of Musical Instruments), *Al-Radd 'ala Ibn Hazm wa Muqallidih* (The Refutation of Ibn Hazm and His Followers), *Sahih Mawarid al-Dhiman*, and *Da'if Mawarid al-Dhiman*. We have finished verifying these first three books and submitted them for printing in Lebanon. Soon, if Allah wills, they will be in the hands of readers.