What is the ruling on a girl traveling for study?
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A girl is permitted to travel for study accompanied by her husband or a . If she needs to reside alone, it is permissible for her to do so if the place is safe.
However, if a husband or mahram is not available, she is not permitted to travel. It is preferable for her to seek education in her place of residence.
If she cannot find a way to do so and is in need of studying, there is no harm in taking the concession from those who permitted travel without a mahram when there is no fear of fitna, especially if the travel is by plane and with a group of women, while being careful to avoid anything that could lead to fitna.
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