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Is a womam allowed to go out (for a walk) alone? |
Travel Info I know this may be a really stupid question but I really don't know the answer. I know that woman do go out by themselves in groups..but what if I just wanted to go out by myself completly alone with no one else? You know for a walk..just to enjoy the nature? Is this allowed? And is it common for a woman to do that? And if she does..does she get stared? And if it is not allowed, Why not? Cos..it isn't against Islam is it? Travel Tips you are perfectly fine to go out and walk alone in SaudiArabia.. I do... I am Saudi-American.. I personally love to just take nice quiet walk along the corniche (beach front drive)... I live on the east coastal side of Saudi where the persian gulf is.. Our town (and most larger towns) developed the coastline, there are nice parks and walkways and sidewalks where anyone is welcome to walk miles up and down the sea front. Families, kids, singles anyone.. No one bothers you.. Sure there is always the odd ball who might stare, but its the same the world over.. For the most part, people are respectful and dont bother anyone. I love to get my exersize that way in the cooler months.. In high summer, I walk through the malls for exersize.. Others Yes of course women can go out alone, but most people just like to go out with other people. The only problem with it is that predatory men see solo women as potential rape victims, thats unfortunate but true. it is definitaly not against islam and yes you can! if a woman is a single orphan with no male family members should she lock her self up? no! No it's a cultural thing in Saudi Arabia. Don't worry, you're in America, the greatest country in the world! Of course you can walk by yourself, as well as with a group, whenever you please at any time! in Islam a woman may not go out alone. she must be with a maharam(a male relative ie husband son or other blood relation.) however Allah is most forgiving. ps unsure about in S.A. however since they are a muslim country, you need to find out if they follow sharieh (spelling) law. Islamic law. it is good to know the culture as well. yes dear we can |
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