Female going for Umrah without a Mahram

· 29 Rabiʻ II 1434 AH1 min readEnglish
Female IssuesHaj & Umrah

Question

Q. Can a woman of over 50 who does not have a Mahram available travel for Umrah alone.

Answer

No. It is not permissible. The Hadith clearly prohibits a woman from travelling alone without a Mahram even for Hajj or Umrah.

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Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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