The Ruling on a Woman Performing Hajj Without a Mahram

Question:
From the Yemen Arab Republic, Sana'a, a message was sent by the sister Takiyyah Muhammad. In her message, she has two questions. Her first question is: I went to perform the obligatory Hajj with my husband, and a problem occurred for my husband, which led to his imprisonment and his remaining in prison. Then I obtained another passport and went to perform Hajj with my husband's sister and her husband. Is my Hajj valid despite the absence of a mahram?

Answer:
Yes, the Hajj is valid if you performed what Allah has prescribed; so the Hajj is valid. And you must repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) for traveling without a mahram; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Thus he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This includes Hajj and other travel. This is the correct opinion among the scholars. However, the Hajj is valid, and you must repent to Allah for your travel without a mahram, if you performed the rituals of Hajj. We ask Allah to forgive us and you, and every Muslim.

The presenter: O Allah, amen. May Allah reward you with good.