Extracted from the book "500 Questions and Answers for Women," based on the Fatwas of the Scholars of Haramain. Translated by Hafiz Abdullah Saleem.
Regarding Allah's command in the Quran:
أَوْ نِسَائِهِنَّ
(Surah An-Nur: 31)
Some commentators have interpreted this to exclude non-Muslim women. However, this interpretation is not entirely accurate. Therefore, it is allowed for a Muslim woman to uncover only the body parts essential for treatment, regardless of whether the doctor is Muslim or non-Muslim.
The same rules apply to a non-Muslim female doctor as to a Muslim female doctor for medical purposes. However, an exception arises if there is fear that the non-Muslim doctor might disclose private matters or spread confidential information. In such cases, seeking treatment from her would not be permissible.
As far as medical treatment is concerned, there is no harm in a Muslim woman receiving treatment from a non-Muslim woman, provided these conditions are met.
—Shaykh Muqbil bin Hadi al-Wadi’i (رحمه الله)
Question:
Is it permissible for a sick Muslim woman to expose her ‘awrah (private parts) and remove her hijab in front of a non-Muslim female doctor, especially if she is living in a non-Muslim country?Answer:
Yes, it is permissible for a Muslim woman to uncover the necessary parts of her body for medical treatment by a non-Muslim female doctor.Regarding Allah's command in the Quran:
أَوْ نِسَائِهِنَّ
(Surah An-Nur: 31)
Some commentators have interpreted this to exclude non-Muslim women. However, this interpretation is not entirely accurate. Therefore, it is allowed for a Muslim woman to uncover only the body parts essential for treatment, regardless of whether the doctor is Muslim or non-Muslim.
The same rules apply to a non-Muslim female doctor as to a Muslim female doctor for medical purposes. However, an exception arises if there is fear that the non-Muslim doctor might disclose private matters or spread confidential information. In such cases, seeking treatment from her would not be permissible.
As far as medical treatment is concerned, there is no harm in a Muslim woman receiving treatment from a non-Muslim woman, provided these conditions are met.
—Shaykh Muqbil bin Hadi al-Wadi’i (رحمه الله)