What is the ruling on a married woman traveling without a mahram to stay with her family due to her husband's inability to care for her because of work or financial circumstances, knowing that she might have to repeat this?
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A woman is not permitted to travel except with her husband or a , unless in cases of necessity or extreme need. In such instances, she is allowed to travel without a mahram.
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