Fathwa, - I have a breast lump but don抰 want to be examined by a maledoctor�

Question:
I noticed that I have a breast lump, but I don't want to be examined
by a doctor as it is very unlikely that the doctor will be female.
Instead I am relying on Allah (swt) and praying that this harm is
removed from me. But I am being told that I should seek medical advice
as it is sunnah to seek the means. Can you please advise me on what is
the best thing to do?
Answer:
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
What you are doing is a mistake.
Enquire: there are almost certainly female doctors able to treat you.
If not available�after enquiry�it would be permitted to go to a male
doctor, but only uncover to the extent genuinely necessary and have a
third party present in the room. See attached answer(s).
The sunna with regards to actions is to take the best means possible,
outwardly (such as medical treatment) and inwardly (such as absolute
reliance and trust in Allah, and seeking Allah�s aide through earnest
supplication).
Wassalam,