What is the distance at which a mahram must be present with a woman during her travel? And is it permissible to travel for study for half an hour on mixed transportation alone?
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If the duration of the student's journey to the university is not considered a سفر (travel) by custom, then it is permissible for her to go alone, provided she adheres to the شرعي ( Shar'i) hijab and Islamic manners. As for the mixing of men and women in transportation, there are two types: First, each man and woman sitting in a separate seat without physical contact, while adhering to the شرعية (Shar'i) manners; there is no harm in this. Second, a man physically touching a woman or mixing without adhering to the شرعية (Shar'i) controls; this is not permissible, and she must seek another means of transportation free from these violations.
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