The Formal Marriage Contract for a Woman for the Purpose of a Mahram in Hajj
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The questioner:
This is a questioner who says: We are from a village, and usually the women go to perform Hajj through a formal marriage contract with any pilgrim. Is this forbidden, or is it forbidden without the formalities?
The Shaykh:
No, this is forbidden and it is not permissible. This is not allowed. A marriage contract cannot be made through a mere ruse, just for the sake of the mahram status. This is not allowed. Yes.
The questioner:
And there are those who contract at the time.
The Shaykh:
It resembles the benefit, it resembles the benefit among the Shi'ah. Yes.
The questioner:
And there are those who contract marriage with four women at the same time.
The Shaykh:
I mean, he has no women before him except four women. This is not a problem if he fulfills their rights.
The questioner:
What is the ruling regarding the presence of a woman for a woman?
The Shaykh:
May Allah keep you safe.
The questioner:
But what is the ruling regarding the presence of a mahram for a woman?
The Shaykh:
What is the ruling? It is obligatory. The presence of a mahram for a woman in travel is obligatory. The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) This is obligatory. It is forbidden for her to travel without a mahram. It is not permissible. What does "it is not permissible" mean? It means it is forbidden. Yes.
This is a questioner who says: We are from a village, and usually the women go to perform Hajj through a formal marriage contract with any pilgrim. Is this forbidden, or is it forbidden without the formalities?
The Shaykh:
No, this is forbidden and it is not permissible. This is not allowed. A marriage contract cannot be made through a mere ruse, just for the sake of the mahram status. This is not allowed. Yes.
The questioner:
And there are those who contract at the time.
The Shaykh:
It resembles the benefit, it resembles the benefit among the Shi'ah. Yes.
The questioner:
And there are those who contract marriage with four women at the same time.
The Shaykh:
I mean, he has no women before him except four women. This is not a problem if he fulfills their rights.
The questioner:
What is the ruling regarding the presence of a woman for a woman?
The Shaykh:
May Allah keep you safe.
The questioner:
But what is the ruling regarding the presence of a mahram for a woman?
The Shaykh:
What is the ruling? It is obligatory. The presence of a mahram for a woman in travel is obligatory. The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to travel without a mahram.
لا يحل للمرأة الحلم بالله واليوم الآخر، تسافر في الهواء مع ذو محرم،
Source
شرح أحاديث في الفتن والحوادث، قصة الجساسة — islamhouse.com (58:10)
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