What is the ruling on touching a non-mahram woman for the purpose of treatment?
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It is permissible for a man to treat a non-mahram woman if there is a need and no woman is available to perform the treatment. This must be in the presence of a mahram or husband. It is forbidden for the male ruqyah practitioner to uncover or touch any part of the non-mahram woman's body.
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