The transfer of a woman whose husband has died to her family’s home

Question:
This questioner says: A woman’s husband has passed away, and she is in one city while her family is in another. She has no mahram (relative one may not marry). Is it permissible for her to move to her family’s city to complete the waiting period?

Answer:
If she is unable to remain in the house where her husband died because she has no one with her and cannot stay in the house alone, then she moves to her family due to dire necessity. However, if she is able to remain in the house alone and is safe, or if she has someone with her, then it is obligatory for her to remain in the house, because this is among the rulings of the 'iddah (waiting period). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said regarding the woman whose husband has died: Yes.