What is the Sharia ruling on working in massage and massaging women, if it will lead to dismissal from work, and it is the sole source of livelihood?
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It is not permissible for a Muslim man to massage non- women because Allah has commanded lowering the gaze, and because touching a non-mahram woman is even more forbidden than looking at her. He should try to reach an understanding with his manager to explain the Shariah-compliant excuse, or look for another job.
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