Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Question: Assalamu alaykum
Is it permissible for a man with fertility issues to allow a doctor to look at his private parts during a check-up? Would it be permissible to provide a semen sample for it to be analysed?
Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh
I pray you are well.
Yes, it is permissible to expose your ‘awra to a doctor in such a situation. It is also permissible to provide a semen sample for it to be analysed to help with the fertility issues.
The Shariah recognises the need for such examinations, and considers them to be exceptions to the normal rules of exposing one’s ‘awra. However, the underlying principle here is ‘Necessity allows the bare minimum.’ (Zarqa; Sharh al Qawa’id al Fiqhiyya)
Semen is not considered to be something which others cannot be allowed to see. In this situation the sample could provide a means to curing the issue. Providing a sample is, therefore, permissible.
Whatever happens, remember that Allah has your ultimate benefit planned for you.
May Allah bless you with the best of both worlds.
Wassalam,
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat