Can a woman marry someone other than her husband's brother, and is it permissible for her to travel for the purpose of marriage?
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 9639 )
Q3: Is it permissible for me to marry a man other than my husband's brother, given that I have my three children with me? And if it is permissible by the Shari'ah, is it permissible for me to travel abroad from Egypt to, for example, Saudi Arabia or Yemen ? Because there are brothers there who have proposed to me, and because I have my children with me as well.
A3: First: A woman, if her husband has died and she has completed her waiting period, may
marry whoever she sees to be in her interest in terms of religion, trustworthiness, and character, whether he is the brother of her deceased husband or not. Second: It is forbidden for a woman to travel except with a mahram; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1088 . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: Is it permissible for me to marry a man other than my husband's brother, given that I have my three children with me? And if it is permissible by the Shari'ah, is it permissible for me to travel abroad from Egypt to, for example, Saudi Arabia or Yemen ? Because there are brothers there who have proposed to me, and because I have my children with me as well.
A3: First: A woman, if her husband has died and she has completed her waiting period, may
marry whoever she sees to be in her interest in terms of religion, trustworthiness, and character, whether he is the brother of her deceased husband or not. Second: It is forbidden for a woman to travel except with a mahram; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to travel
لا يحل لامرأة تؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر أن تسافر إلا ومعها ذو محرم
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