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As a Muslim man, is it permissible for me to assist my adult adopted sister with washing while she is unclothed, if no female caregivers are available and the care is necessary?

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As a Muslim man, is it permissible for me to assist my adult adopted sister with washing while she is unclothed, if no female caregivers are available and the care is necessary?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 4 months ago

Your adopted sister is not your real sister, so, you are not allowed to look at her unclothed. Hijab rules apply on you and her .

Emergency has got its own exceptions just like emergency rules to save life of any other female who is non Mahram to you.

Wassalam.