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    Question ID: 8668Country: Canada

    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: 8668

    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