Woman traveling without a mahram only on the flight
Question
Can a woman travel from a mahram to a mahram via a flight less than 3 hours?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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