What is the ruling on a girl traveling to another city for study without a mahram, due to her family's refusal to travel with her, and does she have to pay expiation every time?
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The basic principle is that it is impermissible for a woman to travel without an escort (husband or ). However, if there is a necessity or a need that is considered equivalent to it, and the woman believes she is safe, then she is permitted to travel without a mahram. But if she does not feel safe, then it is impermissible for her to travel without a mahram or husband. In all cases, she is not required to offer an expiation ().
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