The Ruling on a Widowed Woman in Her Waiting
Period Moving From the House of Her Deceased Husband to the House of Her Family
Question :
A woman married a man, then he died. He had no children from her, and she had no relatives in his country, so is it permissible for her to move to her guardian's country to spend the mourning period with him or not?
Answer:
It is permissible for this wife to move to the house of her guardian or to any other place where she feels safe in order to spend the remainder of the mourning period for her husband there, if she fears for herself or she fears for the loss of her honor, and she has no one to protect her.
However, if she feels safe from being violated, and she only wishes to be near to her family, then it is not permissible for her to move. Instead, she must remain in her place until she has completed her mourning period, then travel with a Mahram to wherever she wishes. And may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad and upon his family and Companions.
Source:
The Permanent Committee
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 6 Pages 106
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