Females travelling without a Mahram
Question
My wife and minor children (which include my sons and daughter) want to undertake a journey to my in-laws abroad. I am unable to accompany them at this point in time. Will it be permissible for them to undertake the journey?
Answer
It will not be permissible for your wife and daughter to travel alone to your in-laws. They should be accompanied by a Mahram. Since your sons are minors (Na-Baaligh), they cannot serve as Mahaarim to their mother and sister at this stage.
If a Mahram is not available, she should leave out her journey. If you permit her to travel without a Mahram, then you will be sinful, as well as she, for undertaking such a journey.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
لَا تُسَافِرْ الْمَرْأَةُ فَوْقَ ثَلَاثَةِ أَيَّامٍ إلَّا بِزَوْجٍ أو مَحْرَمٍ (البحر الرائق – فصل في النظر والمس)
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- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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