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Mother serving as a Mahram for her daughter?

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Question

Q. I am married and live with my mother and sister.One Alim said that my mother will be a Mahram for my sister if we all have to travel together. Is this correct?

Answer

Your mother is not a Mahram for your sister when travelling. If your sister wishes to travel for a distance of approx. 78kms or more, she has to be accompanied by a male relative who is a Mahram to her, eg, her uncle, Baligh nephew etc.

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