Woman going to a lady for a shoulder massage for medical reasons

Q: Is it permissible for a woman to go to a lady for a shoulder massage, not removing any clothes or exposing any awrah. 

Reason for shoulder massage is because the woman has a lot of stiff/stress knots which is interfering with daily activities by leaving it and not getting it out.

A: For medical purposes, it is permissible. This is similar to going to a doctor for treatment.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)