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Going to male gynaecologists

· 11 Jumada II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Does Mufti have any solutions on maintaining purdah when delivering by a male gynaecologist?

Answer

We discourage male gynaecologists. Try your best to engage the services of a female gynaecologist.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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