Is it forbidden for a female doctor to travel on a scholarship mission without a mahram, knowing that she will be the only specialist in her country upon her return?
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It is forbidden for a woman to travel for a day and a night or more without a . She must fear Allah and obey His commands and avoid His prohibitions. Therefore, a woman should not travel for study unless a mahram is present. Warding off evil takes precedence over acquiring benefits.
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