Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I have consulted with my doctor (Muslim female) and have undergone an examination of the breast as I noticed a suspicious lump. The doctor has further directed myself to a specialist who is a male. I have asked to be sent to a female specialist, Unfortunately, I have been told that there are no female specialist’s in our City. Given the situation and circumstances, will it be allowed to go for such an examination?
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad, his folk, companions, and followers
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
May Allah grant you health and well-being.
In cases when it is not reasonably possible to get treatment from a doctor of the same sex, it is permitted to go to a doctor of the opposite sex.
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I have a breast lump but don’t want to be examined by a male doctor
Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani