{"_id":"6771ddb1091df93d76108b6c","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is there any ruling/advice for or against a Muslim man pursuing a medical path in GYN or OB?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is there any ruling/advice for or against a Muslim man pursuing a medical path in GYN (care of women in relation to their overall reproductive system/health) or OB (care of women specifically in relation with pregnancy and childbirth)? Similar question about pursuing a different medical path but then choosing to sub-specialize in OB/GYN, meaning you mostly do other things but can do this as well if you’d like. Asking in the American society context.\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"A man is not permitted to view or touch certain parts of a woman's body, and vice versa, except in cases of necessity. One such necessity is medical treatment when a qualified physician of the same gender is unavailable. For this reason, Muslim men should avoid pursuing specializations that primarily involve treating women, as these roles are more appropriately suited for Muslim women. Historically, midwifery and similar fields have been dominated by women for this reason.\\n\\nFrom a legal (fiqhi) perspective, if a man specializes in such a field, he may often fall into sin by treating women in situations where female doctors are available. Viewing and touching the 'awrah (parts of the body that must remain covered) is only permissible in cases of necessity, and there is no necessity when female doctors are accessible. It is advisable to focus on another field to avoid such situations.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff00b76658b4c2329a9","tag":"Contemporary Life: Jobs and Career","count":120},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329d2","tag":"Relationships: Opposite Gender","count":80}],"createdOn":"2024-12-29T23:39:29.347Z"}