A Woman Driving a Car Alone

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: What is the ruling on a woman who drives a car alone in the city where she lives, and that is in the lands of the disbelievers?

The Shaykh:
A woman does not drive a car. It is not permissible for her to drive a car because driving exposes her to things that lead to uncovering the face. If the car breaks down on the road and she gets out to fix it, she is exposed to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation). If she is involved in an accident, she will be taken to prison or the police. This is not permissible for a woman. There are dangers associated with her driving a car, so it is not permissible. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: If a person arrives in a country?

The Shaykh:
If a woman holds the car, who controls it, and goes wherever she wants and wherever she pleases, this is not permissible. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.