Highlights, - Fashion - II

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There are many effects of Tabarruj:
Indecency becomes widespread, desires prevail, immoral behaviors emerge, families are corrupted, divorce becomes common and the chastity of women is abused. Then, after all this, comes a complete collapse of all moral values.
Hijab Is Freedom:
Allah The Exalted ordained women to wear the Hijab which is to wear what veils their bodies and adornments from the eyes of foreign men )non Mahram men(. She, who thinks that Allah The Almighty is restricting her with Hijab, has a soul that has not yet fully embraced faith nor has her heart yet been saturated with the truth of Islam. Otherwise, she would have understood that her freedom lies in veiling her body from the eyes of the wicked.
Islam aims at establishing a chaste society where sexual instincts and lusts are not provoked or disturbed lest they end up as a lustful maniacal society that is never satisfied. There is no place in a Muslim society for a treacherous glance, a seducing movement or a naked body. That is why Allah The Almighty ordered women to wear Hijab to protect them from harm and abuses and to preserve men from falling into temptations.
Wisdom of Hijab:
Hijab or the Islamic dress code is an individual obligation upon every woman which cannot be abandoned. There are various texts that support this meaning. Allah The Almighty Says )what means(:}O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves ]part[ of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.{]Quran 33:59[.
Allah The Exalted also Says )what means(:}And tell the believing women to reduce ]some[ of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which ]necessarily[ appears thereof and to wrap ]a portion of[ their headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment except to their husbands{]Quran 24:31[.
Conditions of Hijab:
The Islamic dress code has some conditions, including:
- It should cover the entire body according to the opinion of some jurists. Others excluded the face and the hands as Allah The Almighty Says )what means(:}to bring down over themselves ]part[ of their outer garments.{]Quran 33:59[. The garment is the lengthy dress that veils the body and to bring down denotes to lower and loosen.
- It should be thick, neither thin nor transparent because the purpose of Hijab is to veil and cover.
- It may not be an adornment in itself or with attractive, eye catching colors for Allah The Almighty Says )what means(:}and not expose their adornment except that which ]necessarily[ appears thereof{]Quran 24:31[ Meaning without intent and not purposely. If a dress is an adornment in itself, then it may not be worn because Hijab prevents displaying adornment to foreign men )other than immediate relatives(.
- It shall be loose and not tight so that it does not expose the shape of the body, the 'Awrah )private parts of the body( or display the parts that arouse temptation.
- It should not be perfumed in order not to arouse the desires of men and attract their attention. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Every eye is adulterous and when a woman perfumes herself and passes a company )of men( she is such and such )meaning adulterous(."]At-Tirmidhi[
- It should not resemble the dress of men as Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, cursed the man who wears the dress of a woman and the woman who wears the dress of a man. ]Abu Dawood[
In addition, Ibn Abbas, may Allaah be pleased with them,, reported that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Allah cursed the men who imitate the feminine traits of women and the women who imitate the masculine traits of men."]Al Bukhari[. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, meant those women who wear the dress of men like some of the women of this age.
The Importance of Hijab:
Hijab is one of the strongest and most useful means to prevent indecency. It helps men and women avoid the paths of temptation and sin. The philosophy of Sharee'ah rules concerning the dress code of women in the Islamic perspective is based upon setting her feminism aside in her social movements and emphasizing her humanity and faith in dealing with foreign men )other than immediate relatives(. This applies in respect to all her movements outside her house.
Western Perspective:
These Sharee'ah rulings are completely contradicted by the western perspective. Women became a commodity subject to supply and demand, exposed to humiliation, even sexual harassment, assault and rape became widespread.
Adornment:
Islam gave due attention to the issue of adornment and ordered its followers to adorn themselves in the Noble Quran. Allah The Exalted Says )what means(:}O children of Adam, take your adornment at every masjid.{]Quran 7:31[.
Adornment is a name comprehensive of all that one is adorned with including jewelry, applying eyeliner, henna )a natural hair coloring( and such other permissible adornments.
Permissible Adornment:
- Wearing gold and silver and other similar )adornments such as( pearls, rubies, emeralds and gems was clearly explained in practice when the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, took gold in his right hand and silk in his left, then said his famous saying:"These two are forbidden for the males of my ummah and permissible for its women."]Ibn Majah[
- Dying one's hair: altering the color of gray hair using henna, Sufra )yellowness( and katam )a plant that gives a dark color( and avoiding black as mentioned in the Hadeeth reported on the authority of Abu Tharr, may Allaah be pleased with him, in which the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“The best things to use to change grey hair are henna and katam.”]Abu Dawood, al-Tirmithi and An Nasaa'i[ Furthermore, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Change this )grey hair( with something but avoid black."]Abu Daawood and Ahmad[
Concerning beautifying and adorning the face with powder, colors and the like; there are no texts that prohibit this. In addition, this does not change the creation of Allah The Almighty as it is a temporary change that is removed by washing with water. It is permissible for a woman in her house, exclusively for her husband and it is not permissible for her to go out with it.
- Henna: ‘Aaishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated that a woman made a sign from behind a curtain to indicate that she had a message for the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, closed his hand, saying:"I cannot tell if this is the hand of a man or a woman". She said: “No, it is of a woman.” He said: "If you were a woman, you would make a difference to your nails.")meaning with henna( ]Abu Daawood and An Nasaa'i[
- Wearing perfume: when there are no foreign men )other than immediate relatives( present. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Whoever is given Rayhaan )Basil(, he should not refuse it, because it is light to carry and it has a good scent."]Muslim and Abu Daawood[ It is also permissible for women to apply Kuhl )eyeliner(, to comb their hair, apply cream to it and cleanse it. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Whoever has hair should honor it."]Abu Dawood[
Impermissible Adornment:
- Tabarruj: Allah The Exalted Says )what means(:}do not display yourselves as ]was[ the display of the former times of ignorance. And establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger.{]Quran 33:33[ Allah The Exalted also Says )what means(:}They call upon instead of Him none but female ]deities[, and they ]actually[ call upon none but a rebellious Satan. Whom Allah has cursed. For he had said, "I will surely take from among Your servants a specific portion. And I will mislead them, and I will arouse in them ]sinful[ desires, and I will command them so they will slit the ears of cattle, and I will command them so they will change the creation of Allah." And whoever takes Satan as an ally instead of Allah has certainly sustained a clear loss.{]Quran 4:117 -119[.
A woman who restricts her femininity to the rules of Sharee'ah is characterized by decency, chastity and modesty. On the other hand, the woman who freed herself from the rules of Sharee'ah and transgressed them is characterized by tabarruj and temptation.
The manifestations of Tabarruj in this day and age reached the extent that women go out )as if( naked and display their natural and acquired adornment which includes changing the creation of Allah The Exalted.
- Using false hair: Asmaa, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated that a woman asked the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, saying,"O Messenger of Allah, my daughter was inflicted with the measles and her hair fell out. Now that I had her marry, may I let her use false hair?" He said )to her(, "Allah has cursed the lady who artificially lengthens her hair and the one who lengthens it for her."]Al Bukhari and Muslim[
Cursing is of course the strongest proof of prohibition. Using false hair constitutes changing the creation of Allah The Exalted. This was developed in the modern age – through using what is called a wig – the hair used is the hair previously cut from this woman, or natural hair of another woman or the hair of an animal or artificial hair. The same ruling applies to using artificial eyelashes. In conclusion, it is forbidden for a woman to use false hair in cases of health or illness and whether she is married or not and whether with the permission and knowledge of her husband or without.
- Tattooing: the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Allah has cursed such a lady who artificially lengthens )her or someone else's( hair or gets it lengthened and also a lady who tattoos )herself or someone else( or gets herself tattooed."]Al Bukhari and Muslim[
Tattooing involves instilling a needle or the like in the skin until blood seeps then it is filled with kuhl or another substance until it becomes green. Tattooing has various other names that differ in different lands such as )Ad Daqq(. The one who tattoo artist or tattooed draws different shapes on the skin mostly on the face, hands and arms. These drawings remain fixed and are immovable. This indicates changing the creation of Allah The Exalted therefore, it is forbidden. The tattooed person is the one who requests that this be done to her.
- Plucking eyebrows: this involves plucking the edges of eyebrows in particular to make them look thinner or finer. The naamisah )mentioned in the text of the Hadeeth( is the one who takes hair from eyebrows other her own, and thins them. The mutanamisah is the one who this act is performed upon. This is forbidden as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Allah curses women who practice tattooing and the tattooed. And the women who remove the hair from their faces and those who make artificial spaces between their teeth in order to look more beautiful whereby they change the creation of Allah."]Muslim[
At-Tabari said: a woman may not alter the way Allah The Exalted created her. This is so whether by addition or removal, seeking beauty for the husband or another by doing things such as removing the hair between the eyebrows. Imam An-Nawawi, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said that if hair grows in a woman's beard or above her lips, it is not forbidden to remove it, rather, it is recommended.
- Spacing between the teeth: is forbidden as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Allah has cursed… those ladies who make artificial spaces between their teeth in order to look more beautiful whereby they change the creation of Allah."]Muslim[
- Going out wearing perfume: the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"If a woman uses perfume and passes the people so that they may notice its scent, she is an adulterous"]Abu Daawood, At Tirmithi and An Nasaa'i[ for this causes temptation. However, wearing perfume for the husband at home is permissible. Rather, it is considered obligatory if the husband requests it to preserve his chastity and to help maintain affection between them.
- Adornment with what includes imitating the non-Muslim women: the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"whoever imitates a people is one of them."]Abu Dawood and Ahmad[. Moreover, the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, cursed"the men who imitate the feminine traits of women and the women who imitate the masculine traits of men."]Al Bukhari[
Then to whom may women display their adornment?
Allah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And tell the believing women to reduce ]some[ of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which ]necessarily[ appears thereof and to wrap ]a portion of[ their headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, their brothers' sons, their sisters' sons, their women, that which their right hands possess, or those male attendants having no physical desire, or children who are not yet aware of the private aspects of women. And let them not stamp their feet to make known what they conceal of their adornment. And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed.{]Quran 24:31[. Allah, The Exalted, excluded twelve categories of people to which a woman may display her adornment. She may not display it to anyone else.
Woman's adornment for her husband: it is a duty of the woman to adorn herself for her husband by using perfumes, applying Kuhl )eyeliner( and wearing attractive clothes in order to make him happy and increase his desire for her. This is also a reason for maintaining love and affection between them. Islam does not permit a woman to adorn herself with whatever is forbidden or whatever contains a forbidden substance even if her husband orders her to do so. No creature may be obeyed in what constitutes disobedience to the Creator. In addition, she may not intend to adorn herself for anyone other than her husband.
Coiffeur:
Among the bad habits that spread in many Muslim lands is that women go to what is called coiffeurs or salons to have their hair styled or for beautification. It is no secret to anyone about violations of Sharee'ah rulings that transpire in these places. A Muslim woman should beware of taking part in these issues when she is keen on adorning herself for her husband. There is no problem in having tools at home for use such as creams, powders and hair styling equipment.
The Islamic Vision:
Islam granted the woman a distinguished status, respected her mind and valued her faith, piety and humanity. If a woman appears in society, Islam wants her to be treated according to her faith, piety and correct behavior and not according to her appearance, attractiveness and her tempting seductiveness.
Thus, Islam has a clear vision about the adornment of a woman outside her house. It prohibits that the feminine traits of women be viewed outside their homes,adorning themselves with what attracts the eyes of their surroundings because this turns them into commodities for temptation and merchandise for play and amusement. Thus, making them lose the most important things that make them proud, namely religion,






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Seeking to follow fashion is a serious social problem that faces Muslim societies in the shade of their economic and social deterioration. The human soul always longs for beauty and admires it. Beauty is a bounty from Allah The Almighty who Grants it to whom He Wishes. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, informed us that beauty is an attribute of Allah The Exalted as he said:"Allah is Beautiful and He Loves beauty"]Muslim[, with all the implicated meanings of the word beauty.
Allah The Almighty ordered His slaves to adorn and beautify themselves without extravagance while affirming that the clothing of righteousness is the true apparel of a person. Allah The Exalted Says )what means(:}O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember.{]Quran 7:26[
Permissible Adornment:
A Muslim gives importance to his outer appearance according to his energy and capacity. This is permissible and no blame is cast for it as long as it does not transgress the restrictions of the Sharee'ah which ordained concealing the 'Awrah )parts of the body that must be covered( of men and women. Allah The Exalted Says )what means(:}Say, "Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced for His servants and the good ]lawful[ things of provision?"{]Quran 7:32[
Beautification with moderation and decency is favorable and praiseworthy. Nevertheless, extravagance and blind imitation of whatever is invented by the enemies of Islam, that is blameworthy, is not Loved by Allah The Exalted nor does He Accept it for His slaves. Unfortunately, we see some Muslim women who endeavor to follow fashion trends, as it is is referred to, and consider this to be civilized and advanced )behavior(.
The Source of Fashion:
First of all, we need to know that fashion is exported from the Western Crusaders to the Muslim lands. Fashion is a collection of misguiding tastes and desires imaged for the naïve as if it constitutes the essence of civilization. It is portrayed as if those who do not follow it are uncivilized and have not caught up to the modern age.
The Vicious Circle:
It is very strange that this fashion changes according to time, place, seasons, months, tallness, shortness, obesity, thinness and old and young age. This makes the follower of fashion revolve in a vicious circle that would not end until her ruin.
Before discussing fashion, a Muslim should take into account some Sharee'ah principles in order to understand how to deal with it. Allah The Exalted ordered the believers not to follow the desires of those who went astray as He Says )what means(:}do not follow the inclinations of a people who had gone astray before and misled many and have strayed from the soundness of the way{]Quran 5:77[. Furthermore, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, cursed the women who imitate the masculine traits of men and men who imitate the feminine traits of women. ]Al Bukhari[
Women's Fashion:
We see that women – in particular – in our Muslim communities have been swept in the flow of fashion. If the west orders that the dress should be long, the Muslim woman obeys and if it ordered that it should be short or that she should wear tight clothes, she is the first to hear and obey. She who follows fashion trends seems to be hollow inside; she cannot help but surrendering and obeying those who only follow their own desires. If the west orders her to wear trousers under the pretext that it facilitates her movements, helps her in sporting activities and going to work, she listens and obeys without any awareness or reflection on the matter.
The same applies to the choice of accessories and colors of makeup which must match the color of the dress or her complexion in addition to accurately choosing the appropriate haircut and style so as to follow the latest international hairstyles, and so on.
Men's Fashion:
In spite of the fact that fashion is more directed towards women, the enemies of Islam did not leave out men. The imitation of westerners and others from among the wicked of this ummah has appeared in the youth. Thus, they cut their hair in a certain way imitating a music artist or athlete. They wear gold chains on their necks and specific style clothing to imitate people who – because of their immorality – are not even equivalent to the wing of a mosquito in the sight of Allah The Exalted.
Those Who Benefit the Most:
Those who benefit the most from fashion are the companies that trade in the products serving these trends such as the companies that produce cosmetics as well as the media that promotes these products. It makes a person's greatest concern to follow fashion trends and to be up-to-date with everything published about it in the media. This is intended to distract him from the main purpose for which was created which is worshipping Allah The Almighty and building the universe with righteous deeds. Allah The Exalted Says )what means(:}And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.{]Quran 51:56[.
Dangerous Effects of Fashion:
- Unveiling the adornments of women in public triggers temptations which lead to corruption and immorality. This, in turn, leads to the fall of society and the disintegration of good ties and relationships between people.
- The spread of arrogance and pride between people; as men and women boast and brag about their clothing and care more about their elegance rather than society. Islam has forbidden wearing garments for fame.
- The media is very busy serving fashion as it is the most important means in spreading fashion trends and making the people aware of it, be it visual or audible media, or through pictures in books or immoral magazines. Media, in its pursuit of material gain, does not care to preserve moral values. Therefore, instead of being a means of spreading awareness, the media becomes a means to distract people from handling the affairs of the Islamic Ummah and serving the interests of Sharee'ah.
- The spread of many diseases especially dermatological disorders among women as a result of using some creams, shampoos and other cosmetics. In addition, various psychological stresses are spread among women such as envy, grudge and disappointment as some of them cannot find the means to keep up with fashion trends.
- A woman goes out to work seeking money to help achieve her goals by being able to purchase the latest fashions. She does this instead of assisting her husband with the living expenses that increase day after day. Rather, she spends what she earns only in order to satisfy her desires. This stirs up her husband's feelings against her which constitutes the beginning of the disintegration of the family. Moreover, because of the extravagant spending by his wife, the husband may begin committing dangerous practices such as stealing, bribery or embezzlement.
The Role of Islam:
In the face of these hazardous and devastating effects, Islam stands as a protector and defender of the Muslims so that they do not fall into the proverbial gutter. Islam ordained adornment and beautification but urged that this should be done justly and with moderation. Allah The Exalted Says )what means(:}O children of Adam, take your adornment at every masjid, and eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those who commit excess.{]Quran 7:31[ Furthermore, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Eat, drink, dress and donate without extravagance nor arrogance."]Al Bukhari and Ahmad[ Islam also prohibited arrogance as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"While a man was walking, proud of himself, his garment and hair well-combed, suddenly the earth swallowed him up and he will continue to sink in it until the Day of Resurrection."]Al Bukhari and Muslim[
Islam safeguards women and set rules to preserve them from abuse and humiliation. The Muslim woman is being mentioned in particular because she is more prone to the threats of fashion according to the Hadeeth of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam:"There are two types of the denizens of Hell whom I did not see: )The first are( people having flogs like the tails of oxen with them with which they would beat the people. And )the latter are( the women who would be dressed but appear to be naked. They would be inclined )to evil( and make others incline towards it. Their heads would be like the humps of the bukht camel inclined to one side. They will not enter the Paradise nor would they even smell its scent even though its scent )is so great that it( would be smelt from such and such distance."]Muslim[
So which path is more worthy to be followed and which of them represents civilization and advancement? Truthful is Allah The Almighty who Says )what means(:}And, ]moreover[, this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow ]other[ ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous.{]Quran 6:153[. Islam is keen on the Islamic identity of its followers and that they should have an independent character. This is so they do not follow every trend nor listen to every speaker as their religion preserves their character and distinction from all other nations.
Tabarruj and Hijab:
The disastrous phenomenon that has spread in many Islamic lands is clear to everyone. Many women expose their beauty, do not cover their faces nor veil themselves from men and display their adornments which Allah The Exalted Has Forbidden to be displayed. There is no doubt that all these practices are among the greatest evildoings and clearest of offenses that justify punishments and curses. They also lead to the emergence of indecency, the perpetration of crimes, lack of modesty and spread of corruption.
Tabarruj )impermissible exposure of women's beauty( is an act of disobedience that carries a very heavy weight in the scale of sins. Through Tabarruj, women fall into the hands of Satan to become devils apparent to all eyes and they surpass Satan himself and his followers in their corruption and their ability to corrupt.
What is Tabarruj?
Tabarruj signifies a woman's exposure, to non Mahram men, of her adornments and beauty which the Sharee'ah deems obligatory to be covered. Examples include displaying seductive parts of her body or tempting them with her walk, poses and seduction.
Tabarruj is not an individual sin rather, it is a social sin. Both the woman displaying her beauty and her guardian who allows her to do so without preventing her are partners in this sin. Moreover, members of society who choose not to advise her and deter this corruption take part in this sin. That is why she deserves to be cursed and deprived from entering paradise or even smelling its fragrance.
The Ruling on Tabarruj:
Tabarruj is forbidden by virtue of the Noble Quran, the Sunnah and the consensus of scholars of the ummah. Displaying beauty and adornment by the women of this age is nothing more than announcing disobedience of Allah The Exalted imitating the disbelieving women and stirring up temptations. Allah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And abide in your houses and do not display yourselves as ]was[ the display of the former times of ignorance.{]Quran 33:33[. Besides, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"There are two the types of the denizens of Hell whom I did not see: )The first are( people having flogs like the tails of oxen with them with which they would beat the people. And )the latter are( the women who would be dressed but appear to be naked. They would be inclined )to evil( and make others incline towards it. Their heads would be like the humps of the bukht camel inclined to one side. They will not enter the Paradise nor would they even smell its scent even though its scent )is so great that it( would be smelt from such and such distance."]Muslim[
Reasons of Tabarruj:
There are many reasons for Tabarruj, including:
1. Weak faith in one's soul so that it prefers evil and dislikes good then it views good deeds as evil and evil deeds as good.
2. Refraining from performing the duty of enjoining good and forbidding evil.
3. The lack of knowledge, the spread of ignorance and the shortage of scholars who apply their knowledge to action and act as role models for their societies
4. Lack of proper discipline, instruction and education on the part of the parents as well as educational institutions.
5. The dangerous role played by the media in encouraging Tabarruj, sufoor )uncovering the face( and mingling between the sexes.
6. Imitating the Europeans and the Americans and considering them role models of civilization








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Dought & clear, - Woman travelling withthe driver in one car, and her mahram in another car, travelling with her

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There is a woman who wants to travel to Madinah in a car with the driver, and with her brother in another car; is that permissible?
Praise be to Allah
Firstly:
The basic principle is that it is not permissible for a woman to travel without a mahram, whether the journey is long or short, because of the report narrated by al-Bukhaari (1729) and Muslim (2391) from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “No woman should travel except with a mahram.”
See also the answer to question no. 110929
Secondly:
It is not permissible for a woman to travel with a driver who is not her mahram, if there is no one else with them, whether that is on a journey or otherwise, because this comes under the heading of khulwah (being alone with a member of the opposite sex), which is haraam. In the hadeeth it says: “No man should be alone with a woman without there being a mahram present.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5233); Muslim (1341).
See also the answer to question no. 10374
Thirdly:
If what the questioner means is that there are other women with her in the car, in such a way that there is no forbidden khulwah (i.e., they are adults, of sound mind and so on), and that her mahram is also present during the journey, but he is in another car because there is no room for her in the car in which her brother is, or the group is spread out in such a manner that the men are in one car and the women are in another car during the journey, then there is nothing wrong with that, if the two cars are travelling together.
Shakh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
Undoubtedly if a person travels with his mahram, such as his wife or a female relative, in the same car, that is better and is more on the safe side. But if there is a group of cars travelling together and making stops together, then there is nothing wrong with putting the women in one car and the men in the other car. But it is essential that the driver of the (women’s) car should not get separated from the car in which the male mahrams are, so that the mahram can keep an eye on the car in which his female mahram is.
Fataawa al-‘Uthaymeen, 21/216
But if what is meant is that the woman will travel on her own in the car with the driver, that is not permissible, because of what we have mentioned above about forbidden khulwah.
And Allah knows best.







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