Question
Why can't a woman travel without a mahram?
Answer
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that it is not lawful for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to undertake a journey without a mahram. The sin is extremely grave. Travelling without a mahram brings her close to kufr, hence Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) mentioned 'belief in Allah and the Last Day' in stating the prohibition.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 26 No 01
- PDF page
- 3
Appears under WOMEN AND DRIVING (approximate).