What is the ruling on traveling for work with a foreign woman who is not accompanied by a mahram?
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A woman should be advised that her travel without a is not permissible Islamically. This is by the consensus of scholars, except in specific cases such as Hajj and , leaving the land of , or fleeing captivity.
If she does not comply, the nature of the travel should be considered. If it entails something forbidden, such as looking (at non-mahrams), seclusion (with a non-mahram), or mixing (of sexes), then the travel is not permissible. However, if it is possible to travel independently without any forbidden Islamic matters, then it is permissible.
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