Is working in the field of massage and training in sports clubs forbidden (haram)? And what should someone who practices this profession do when Ramadan comes? Should he quit his job even though he has no other work?
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This work necessitates observing and touching the 'awrah (private parts) of women or men without a need for medical treatment. Therefore, it is a forbidden act that must be abandoned. Whoever gives it up for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better. A forbidden act, even if it is not among the things that invalidate fasting, may negate the reward of its doer, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of his giving up his food and drink."
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