Is it permissible to book a travel ticket for a mother who is traveling alone without a mahram for a distance of 550 kilometers to attend a charity organization meeting, and what is the gentle way to advise her if it is not permissible?
It is not permissible for a woman to travel without a , due to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "A woman must not travel except with a mahram," and his saying: "It is not lawful for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to travel for a day's journey except with a mahram." The jurists have agreed on this, except for a few exceptional cases. Therefore, it is not permissible for you to assist your mother in this travel, and you must gently advise her of the obligation to adhere to the command of Allah and His Messenger, in compliance with His Almighty saying: "It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should have any option in their decision."
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