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Woman going to a lady for a shoulder massage for medical reasons
Question
Is it permissible for a woman to go to a lady for a shoulder massage, not removing any clothes or exposing any awrah.
Reason for shoulder massage is because the woman has a lot of stiff/stress knots which is interfering with daily activities by leaving it and not getting it out.
Answer
For medical purposes, it is permissible. This is similar to going to a doctor for treatment.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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