Is it permissible for a female student to travel for study at a university located five to seven hours away from her place of residence due to the unavailability of her specialization in closer universities?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no impediment to a woman joining a university far from her hometown, provided she travels with a محرم (unmarriageable kin).
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