The Age At Which A Boy Is Deemed Fit To Be A Mahram For Travel

Miscellaneous

Question

If a boy is close to the age of Buloogh (puberty) , will he suffice as a mahram for travelling?

Answer

It will be permissible for a woman to travel with her Mahram even though the Mahram is not Baaligh provided he is a Muraahiq/Qareebul-Buloogh by being at least 12 years of age.

Checked and Approved By:

Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

References

ولا تسافر مع عبدها ولو خصيا ولا مع ابنها المجوسي ولا بأخيها رضاعا في زماننا ولا بامرأة أخرى ولا بالغلام المحرم الذي لم يحتلم إلا أن يكون مراهقا ابن ثنتي عشر سنة أو ثلاث عشر
(الفتاوى الهندية ج ١ ص ٥٥٧ دار إحياء ابتراث العربي)

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