Q: I am a female and went to a male naturopath and he checked my pulse which I thought he won't and felt really bad about it as a ghair mahram touched me. But now I really need treatment and haven't heard of a female naturopath. Is it okay for me to go to the male and is it fine if he touches my hand to check my pulse?
A: It is permissible for you to go to a hakeem for treatment. However, you should be accompanied by your husband or mahram. Similarly, it is permissible for him to hold your hand and check your pulse for him to diagnose you and then treat you.
Note: When a woman goes to a male doctor or hakeem, etc., then great caution should be exercised as in today's times, there are many people who are unscrupulous in their conduct and thus there is fear of fitnah taking place. Therefore, a woman should never go alone. She should always be accompanied by her husband or her mahram.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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