What is the ruling on the Hajj of women from the people of Makkah without a mahram?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : Some women from within Makkah go to perform Hajj from within Makkah without a mahram. They consider this not to be travel, as their going to the sacred sites from within Makkah is not considered travel for them. They go in groups, for example, with people and collective transport?
The Shaykh : The correct view is that it is not permissible for a woman to perform Hajj except with a mahram, even if she is from the people of Makkah, because the distance between Makkah and 'Arafah is travel. That is to say, if Mina is not considered travel because it is now regarded as one of the districts of Makkah, then what is beyond it is travel. Yes, that is correct.
The Shaykh : The correct view is that it is not permissible for a woman to perform Hajj except with a mahram, even if she is from the people of Makkah, because the distance between Makkah and 'Arafah is travel. That is to say, if Mina is not considered travel because it is now regarded as one of the districts of Makkah, then what is beyond it is travel. Yes, that is correct.