Woman choosing a reliable mahram to travel with
Question
If a woman has the means to go for her fardh hajj but is not married, can she ask one of her male mahram relatives (e.g. uncle, nephew) to accompany her on the journey?
Answer
It is permissible for her to go for hajj accompanied by her male mahram. However, it should be borne in mind that the male mahram relative should be a person regarding whom there is no fear of fitnah. If there is fear of fitnah through traveling with him, it will not be permissible for her to undertake the journey of hajj with him.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ويشترط أن يكون المحرم أو الزوج مأمونا عاقلا بالغا غير فاسق ماجن لا يبالي (غنية الناسك صـ 26)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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