Is it permissible for a Hanafi woman to go to hajj alone by imitating Shafii madhhab? How should she perform hajj there?

Dear Brother / Sister,

Such a woman can imitate Shafii madhhab only regarding journey; she performs hajj in accordance with her own madhhab.

According to Shafii madhhab, it is necessary for a woman to have her husband, a mahram male relative or a few woman with her for hajj to be wajib to her. That is, if her husband or a mahram male relative goes to hajj with her, she can perform hajj with him; if not, she can go to hajj with a few women. If she cannot find them, she does not have to go to hajj even if the journey is safe. However, if she wishes, she can go.

According to Hanafi madhhab, it is not permissible for a woman to go on a journey alone; therefore, it is not appropriate for you to go to hajj without a male mahram relative. A male mahram relative like your father, brother, paternal uncle and maternal uncle has to go with you.  

However, if there is safety of life, wealth and honor thanks to the measures that are taken and suitable companions, you can go to hajj or umrah by imitating Shafii madhhab without having a mahram male relative with you." (Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Karaman)

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