The ruling on Hajj for a woman who has no mahram

Question:
The questioner sent this question from Algeria, saying: A woman intends to perform the obligatory Hajj, and she is fifty-five years old. It is known that her husband has already performed the obligatory Hajj. She wants to perform Hajj without a mahram. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah, is her Hajj valid, and when is Hajj dropped from her?

Answer:
It is not permissible for her to perform Hajj without a mahram, neither the obligatory nor the voluntary. If a mahram is available, there is no harm; otherwise, she should not perform Hajj, even if it is obligatory. This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): If a mahram is found, such as a husband, brother, uncle, maternal uncle, or similar, there is no harm. Otherwise, praise be to Allah, she will receive reward even if she stays home. She should strive in worship in her country: prayer, recitation, charity, and praise be to Allah. Yes.