Must a woman whose Mahram dies en route proceed with Hajj?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a woman's Mahram dies while they are traveling to Hajj, she is permitted to proceed to fulfill her Hajj obligation. However, after fulfilling the Hajj, it is necessary for her to return home.