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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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A woman’s need for a mahram in a disbeliever’s land

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Question:
If a woman travels a distance less than the distance for shortening the prayer, such as going to the market within the city, is it necessary for her to have a mahram accompanying her, given that she is in a disbeliever’s state?

Answer:
This depends on the circumstances. If there is danger to her, she needs a mahram. However, if there is no danger to her, the country is safe, and she is not traveling, she does not need a mahram. Yes.
Source شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل قال - تعالى - { فإذا قرأت القرآن فاستعذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم } — islamhouse.com (57:41)

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