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Female dentist treating male patients

· 22 Jumada II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am a female dentist. Can I treat male patients or is it mandatory for me to treat only female patients.

PS-There are many male dentists available in my city.

Answer

You should observe purdah from all non mahram males and you should only treat female patients and children.

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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