Can woman travel without Muhram for any urgent matter?
Question
Presently I'm working in Saudi Arabia, My wife also stay with me. Due to some emergency situation my wife need to go back to Home (India). I can't get any leave from the company due to work pressure. Can she travel without me ? (without muhram), what should I do in this situation ?
Answer
It is compulsory for a woman to be accompanied by a Mahram on a journey distancing 88 kms. or more. If you (the husband) can not accompany her, then she may travel with her father, son, brother, nephew, etc. (Shaami vol.6 pg.390; HM Saeed).
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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