What is the deserted place where driving is forbidden, and when is it too late to drive, and what is meant by the the safety that must be ensured?
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We have previously clarified the permissibility of a woman driving a car, provided that Islamic guidelines are observed. Desolate places refer to empty areas where a woman is exposed to the danger of being alone with non- men or corrupt individuals. As for late hours, they cannot be defined by a specific time; the consideration is the presence of security and the absence of fear. The prohibition in these cases comes as a preventative measure (sadd al-dhari'ah) and a means of protecting women, as the ruling revolves around its underlying reason, existing when it exists and ceasing when it ceases.
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