Woman travelling for hajj without a mahram
Question
The ministry of hajj released an announcement that women can book to perform hajj without a mahram through the ‘women’s league’. Is this acceptable? What is the ruling on women and travel?
Answer
It is not permissible for a woman to travel the distance of 78 km or more without a mahram. Hence, if a woman does not have a mahram, hajj will not be fardh on her and it is not permissible for her to travel alone for hajj.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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