Lady performing umrah with a group of ladies

Q: A married lady wants to perform umrah without a mahram but with a group of ladies, is it permissible?

A: It is not permissible. It is not permissible for a woman to travel the distance of 78km or more without a mahram.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)