Is a full ritual bath or ablution required for prayer after a gynecological examination due to necessity?
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A woman is not required to perform ghusl (ritual bath) or wudu (ablution) merely because a doctor examines her or touches her skin. This is because ghusl has specific requirements, and neither the uncovering of the awrah (private parts) nor touching are among them.
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