What is the ruling on a woman traveling for Umrah without a Mahram, and does the aspect of reward or sin outweigh the other, knowing that she is currently unable to perform Hajj?
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The preponderant view is the permissibility of a woman traveling for with trustworthy companions. This is the of Malik and Shafi'i, and it was favored by Ibn Taymiyyah. Therefore, if a is not available, there is no harm in her traveling for Umrah accompanied by trustworthy companions, while adhering to the Islamic guidelines of modesty and avoiding contact with non-mahram men.
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