What is the ruling of Sharia regarding a 35-year-old woman staying with her elderly mother, who is capable of taking care of herself and has others to look after her, given the daughter's desire to travel abroad for work due to her inability to marry or find employment in her home country, and her fear for her future? And which of the two matters is more beloved to Allah?

If the mother is content and the daughter's distance does not lead to her ruin, then her living away from her mother is not forbidden. However, jurists differed on the permissibility for a رشيدة (mature, sensible) daughter to live alone away from her parents when there is no fear of temptation. Some believe that she has the right to reside wherever she wishes if she is mature and rational, while others hold that the default is for her to be with her parents, unless she is married. As for what is best, staying with the mother and honoring her is among the best deeds and most beloved to Allah. As for the daughter's reluctance to marry for the reasons mentioned, it is not permissible. It is advised to contact the consultation section of the website regarding this matter.