Women driving

Q: Is it haraam for females to drive? If yes, will it also be haraam to sit in the car whilst a woman is driving?

A: On account of the abundant fithnah and immorality prevalent everywhere, our Ulama have discouraged women from driving.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)