Am I allowed to travel alone by plane to return to my country, given that no mahram is available to accompany me?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The majority of scholars hold the view that it is unlawful for a woman to travel without a , except in cases of necessity. However, some jurists permit her travel if a mahram is unavailable, provided she is part of a large and safe company, especially if her mahram accompanies her until she embarks and another mahram receives her upon her arrival.
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