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Muslim women studying medicine.

· 6 Jumada II 1435 AH1 min readFatwa 28733English

Question

My question is regarding muslim women studying medicine. A question similar to mine has been answered before but I was wondering if you could please advise me on my situation as it is slightly different to the query in the similar question.

I wish to study medicine, I have taken a gap year with the intention of re-applying. I intend on treating female patients only, once I have graduated, however while studying I may have to treat males. Though I will try my best to avoid such situations where I have to treat males, there may be a time where I have to. Please can you advise me on what to do.

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Sister in Islam,

It is apparent from your question that treating males while studying medicine is bothering you. Alhamdulillah, this due to your consciousness of your Imān, Rasūlullah e says:

When there is doubt in your heart concerning something, then leave it[1]

Accordingly, you should choose another option.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Muntasir Zaman

Student Darul Iftaa
USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

إِذَا حَاكَ فِي نَفْسِكَ شَيْءٌ فَدَعْهُ

[1] مسند أحمد ط الرسالة (36/ 497)

Answered by
Muntasir Zaman
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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