What is the ruling on a woman performing tawaf without a mahram?
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Question:
A woman came to the mosque to perform the Maghrib prayer, and after the prayer she wanted to perform tawaf, knowing that she did not have a mahram with her, but rather three women were accompanying her. Is it permissible for her to perform tawaf or not?
Answer:
Yes, there is no harm. A mahram is not a condition for tawaf, and the presence of a mahram is not a condition for sa'y either. However, if she has someone with her who can help her and defend her, that is a good thing. But it is not forbidden for her to perform tawaf or sa'y without a mahram; that is not forbidden for her. However, she must avoid the crowd and mixing with men as much as she can. Yes.
A woman came to the mosque to perform the Maghrib prayer, and after the prayer she wanted to perform tawaf, knowing that she did not have a mahram with her, but rather three women were accompanying her. Is it permissible for her to perform tawaf or not?
Answer:
Yes, there is no harm. A mahram is not a condition for tawaf, and the presence of a mahram is not a condition for sa'y either. However, if she has someone with her who can help her and defend her, that is a good thing. But it is not forbidden for her to perform tawaf or sa'y without a mahram; that is not forbidden for her. However, she must avoid the crowd and mixing with men as much as she can. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم طواف المرأة بدون محرم؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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