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Female going for Umrah without a Mahram
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.
And Allah Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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