What is the ruling on a housemaid seeing the 'awrah of a 12-year-old physically and mentally disabled boy, and is it permissible for any of his family members to do so?
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It is not permissible to expose one's 'awrah except in cases of necessity or need that are considered equivalent to necessity. Washing a paralyzed person and changing their clothes falls under this category. This should be done by their parents first, then their siblings, then a male attendant, and if that is not possible, then a female attendant. The guiding principle is the Almighty's saying: "So fear Allah as much as you are able." The person performing the washing should lower their gaze as much as possible.
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