She can go to nearby places without a mahram (guardian, see glossary) while observing hijab and provided there is no fear of fitnah (evil/mischief). But for a journey, she should be accompanied by mahram.



[For a related opinion on this topic, see an opinion by Salah al-Sawy of the Association of Muslim Jurists of America, under the record heading: 'What is the Islamic ruling on women's travel with families, by land or air?'.]

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