Is it permissible for a girl to visit her relatives without a mahram if they are in the same city and the distance is short?

Question:
Is it obligatory for a girl to visit her relatives and kin if the circumstances allow her to do so without a mahram, in the same city and the distance is not far? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions. Yes, it is permissible for a woman to visit her relatives in the city if no religious concern arises from it. This means she goes out without perfume and without adornment, and she goes out wearing covering clothing that contains no adornment. In this case, her visiting her relatives is recommended (mustahabb) because of the benefit and the absence of harm. As for going out while wearing perfume, or while adorned, or not covered, and being exposed to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation), in this case the visit is not permissible, because warding off harms takes precedence over seeking benefits. There are many harms in this visit, so it is not permissible for her in this case. Likewise, if she has a husband and he prevents her from going out, she does not leave his house except with his permission. If she goes out without her husband's permission, she is disobedient, and it is forbidden (haram) for her to go out without his permission. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.