Is it permissible for a tourism agency to substitute for a woman's mahram if she wishes to perform 'Umrah without her husband?
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An agency does not take the place of a husband or a when a woman travels, as their presence is a condition for her travel, based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "A woman may not travel except with a mahram."
If the ‘ is obligatory, she may travel without a husband or mahram if the company is trustworthy. However, if it is a voluntary ‘Umrah, she is not permitted to travel except with her husband's permission and in his company or the company of a mahram.
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