Woman travelling with her father in-law
Question
Is it permissible for a lady to travel with her father in law alone, or with a small baby, for a short distance (not musaafir)? What about for longer distances over 78km?
Answer
1. It is permissible
2. It is permissible
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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