What is the ruling on a woman traveling alone if she has no male siblings, her father is elderly, her relationship with her relatives is poor, and she is unmarried and not considering marriage?
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The majority of scholars hold that a woman's travel without a is impermissible, except in cases of necessity. Some scholars have permitted travel when there is no fear of fitna in certain situations.
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