Is it permissible for a woman to travel with her young son?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for her to travel with her son, who is twelve years old?
Answer:
The criterion in this matter is reaching puberty and having sound mind. If he is of age and of sound mind, he is suitable to be a mahram. However, if he is not of age, or if he is of age but not of sound mind, he is not suitable to be a mahram. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible for her to travel with her son, who is twelve years old?
Answer:
The criterion in this matter is reaching puberty and having sound mind. If he is of age and of sound mind, he is suitable to be a mahram. However, if he is not of age, or if he is of age but not of sound mind, he is not suitable to be a mahram. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للمرأة السفر مع ابنها الصغير؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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