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Title: Is it permissible for a woman to leave her house while unaccompanied by a mahram? Is it permissible for a woman to drive a car?

Question: Is it permissible for a woman to leave her house while unaccompanied by a mahram? (2) Is it permissible for a woman to drive a car?

Answer ID: 8668Posted on: Sep 1, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 1414/1183=L/1429)

(1) She can go in nearby places without a mahram observing hijab provided there is no fear of fitnah (evil/mischief). But for a journey, she should be accompanied by any mahram.

(2) It is not allowed.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,

Darul Uloom Deoband, India

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