I think it depends on the situation in which she is traveling. As the rules are a bit ambigous in this regard (and this is a blessing from God) becaus we should take the easiest route when we have options!
For instance, I travel from here to america on a plane but I have family who meet me on the other end. And the trip is only 10 hours.
I do not think it is okay for a women to fly and stay in hotels without a member of her family.
however, one of the male members must, if their is any way possible, anticipate her needs and travel with her.
As was the case when I women went on hajj. The Prophet was told that a women went on hajj and the man did not attend her because he was to go into war. And the prophet said.. Go with your wife.
So we all know how serious war is in Islam and that it is a commandment but still the prophet said that the man had a responsibility to attend to the needs of his wife.
mmm that is a very interesting question.
I think it depends on the situation in which she is traveling. As the rules are a bit ambigous in this regard (and this is a blessing from God) becaus we should take the easiest route when we have options!
For instance, I travel from here to america on a plane but I have family who meet me on the other end. And the trip is only 10 hours.
I do not think it is okay for a women to fly and stay in hotels without a member of her family.
however, one of the male members must, if their is any way possible, anticipate her needs and travel with her.
As was the case when I women went on hajj. The Prophet was told that a women went on hajj and the man did not attend her because he was to go into war. And the prophet said.. Go with your wife.
So we all know how serious war is in Islam and that it is a commandment but still the prophet said that the man had a responsibility to attend to the needs of his wife.
Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi