Young Male Qualifying As a Mahram
Question
My son is turning 13 next month in Muharram. Does he qualify as a Mahram for travel by flight to the next province?
Answer
In principle, if your son is Baaligh (mature) or close to reaching maturity, then you may travel with him.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
(و) مع (زوج أو محرم) ولو عبدا أو ذميا أو برضاع (بالغ) قيد لهما كما في النهر بحثا (عاقل والمراهق كبالغ) جوهرة
(الدر المختار و حاشية ابن عابدين 2/464)
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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