QA-ID-0046
QUESTION
What is the ruling for a woman to travel alone?
ANSWER
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It is not permissible for a woman to travel a distance of 57.5 miles or more without a mahram or spouse accompanying her, regardless of the purpose of the journey.
لاَ يَحِلُّ لاِمْرَأَةٍ تُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ تُسَافِرُ مَسِيرَةَ ثَلاَثِ لَيَالٍ إِلاَّ وَمَعَهَا ذُو مَحْرَمٍ
“It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allāh and the Last Day to travel the distance of three days’ journey without a mahram (a male relative whom she cannot marry).” [Muslim]
والله تعالى أعلم
And Allāh Knows Best
Muhammad Kalim Misbahi
