Mahram word is raised from the word Haram, which means something illegal. Mahram in Islamic Jurisprudence is a person with whom marriage is prohibited because of their close blood relationship or because they are related by marriage. The concept of Mahram is very important in Islam, he provides protection and guardianship to women. Women need shelter that men provide them, they also protect them from the wilderness of the world. Mahram is also necessary to perform Hajj or Umrah, women cannot receive an Umrah visa without a mahram. Muslims from all over the world travel with Umrah packages all-inclusive to perform minor pilgrimage and fulfill their religious journey.
There are different opinions of different scholars on this issue of traveling of women without Mahram. The following points can help us to know can a woman travel without Mahram.
What does the Holy Quran, say on this topic?
In the Holy Quran there is no specific verse that describes a woman should be in the company of her Mahram when she leaves home. Surah an-Nisa only describes those with whom marriages are not allowed.
According to Hadith:
Abu Hurairah narrated that Hazrat Muhammad SAW said it is not permissible for a Muslim woman to make a journey of one day and night without a mahram.
In the second Hadith Ibn Abbas states that Hazrat Muhammad SAW said except in the presence of her mahram, no man should be alone with a woman.
Women during the time of the prophet traveled without a companion for example Hazrat Umar allowed the wives of holy Muhammad to perform Hajj he sent two persons with them as escorts. Hazrat Ayesha and the other wives of Hazrat Muhammad SAW traveled from Makkah to Madina without Mahram.
Can a woman travel to Hajj or Umrah without Mahram:
This is a basic principle of pilgrimage that a woman cannot perform Umrah without a Mahram. So if she wishes to perform Hajj or Umrah she must travel with her mahram. But now the govt of Saudi Arabia has made the historic decision she can perform Umrah or Hajj without a mahram, after the age of 45. It is permissible for her to travel with a large number of people who can ensure her safety. Cheap December Umrah Packages are the best way to spend your December Holidays with your family at this prestigious place.
Conclusion:
Women need someone to look after them and stay with them because in the absence of Mahram, things may happen that she is not able to deal with. It is a wise decision to travel with a mahram, who can protect her. While according to the majority of Scholars, a woman can travel without a mahram if her paths toward her destination are safe and her return journey is also safe without any harassment. Secondly if has trustworthy companions throughout the journey then she can travel alone. In the past women were not allowed to travel without a mahram because of safety issues. Islam gives women a very high status and does not consider them the weaker sex. Islam gives special care, protection, and honor to women, this is the reason behind the principle of traveling with a mahram.
