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Q 3: Is it permissible to touch a woman's hand, forehead, or neck for treatment? This is done by doctors in hospitals on the pretext of trying to put pressure on the Jinn (creatures created from fire) and get rid of it. What are the restrictions concerning this matter? A: It is not permissible for a person doing Ruqyah (reciting Qur'an and supplications over the sick seeking healing) to touch any part of a woman's body if the latter is using this treatment method, because this involves Fitnah (sedition). In fact, this person should use Ruqyah without touching her. Moreover, there is a difference between a person using Ruqyah and a doctor, because the latter may not be able to (Part No. 1; Page No. 91

A: It is not permissible for a person doing Ruqyah (reciting Qur'an and supplications over the sick seeking healing) to touch any part of a woman's body if the latter is using this treatment method, because this involves Fitnah (sedition). In fact, this person should use Ruqyah without touching her. Moreover, there is a difference between a person using Ruqyah and a doctor, because the latter may not be able to (Part No. 1; Page No. 91) treat the patient except by touching the place in need of treatment, unlike the former whose work depends on recitation and blowing and does not require touching.