Woman working as massage therapist
Fatwa No: 85824

Question

Can a woman work as a massage therapist?

Answer

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. It is permissible for a woman to work in the field of massage for women provided the massage should be limited to other than Awrah (parts that must be covered) except if there is any dire necessity such as for medical treatment or the like. Know that the Awrah of a woman in front of women is what is between navel and knee just as the Awrah of men in front of men. So, she may uncover her chest, legs and the like to other women except what is between navel and knee. Looking at what is between navel and knee and touching it is strictly forbidden except at the time of dire necessity. Allah knows best.

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