What is the ruling regarding the Hajj journey of a woman who is rescued from captivity among non-believers?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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The journey of a captive woman who is freed from the hands of disbelievers is considered a journey of necessity (Dharurah), and it is not comparable to the journey undertaken by choice. Therefore, she may travel alone because she is warding off a certain harm by undertaking a perceived harm, and one is not required to endure such a potential harm when no actual harm exists in the first place.