What is the ruling on a woman traveling without a mahram for the purpose of studying?
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Question:
The questioner says: I have a sister who is studying in one of the nearby Arab countries, and she travels with her female companions without a mahram. I have despaired of advising her, and she has persisted in this, as has my father’s advice. He asks: What is your guidance in this matter regarding me?
Answer:
You have fulfilled the obligation upon you; you advised her, and you advised her guardian, so you have fulfilled the obligation upon you. The matter now remains their responsibility. Yes.
The questioner says: I have a sister who is studying in one of the nearby Arab countries, and she travels with her female companions without a mahram. I have despaired of advising her, and she has persisted in this, as has my father’s advice. He asks: What is your guidance in this matter regarding me?
Answer:
You have fulfilled the obligation upon you; you advised her, and you advised her guardian, so you have fulfilled the obligation upon you. The matter now remains their responsibility. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم سفر المرأة بدون محرم للدراسة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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