The Age At Which A Boy Is Deemed Fit To Be A Mahram For Travel
Question
If a boy is close to the age of Buloogh (puberty) , will he suffice as a mahram for travelling?
Answer
It will be permissible for a woman to travel with her Mahram even though the Mahram is not Baaligh provided he is a Muraahiq/Qareebul-Buloogh by being at least 12 years of age.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ولا تسافر مع عبدها ولو خصيا ولا مع ابنها المجوسي ولا بأخيها رضاعا في زماننا ولا بامرأة أخرى ولا بالغلام المحرم الذي لم يحتلم إلا أن يكون مراهقا ابن ثنتي عشر سنة أو ثلاث عشر
(الفتاوى الهندية ج ١ ص ٥٥٧ دار إحياء ابتراث العربي)
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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