Is it permissible for female teachers to travel a distance of 100 km daily for teaching without a mahram, and is this considered a matter of necessity or need?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The distance mentioned in the question (100 km) is considered a travel distance by all jurists, and it is absolutely not permissible for a woman or women to travel without a , due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "A woman should not travel except with a mahram." Therefore, it is not permissible for the female teachers to relocate without their husbands or mahrams. They must prove this to the employer to find a solution. If the responsible party refuses, then whoever is not under urgent necessity must forgo this job.
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