Question: Essalamu Alaikum,
Can a woman who have crossed 65 of her age (means having no menstruation) perform Umrah alone without Mehram? Is there any particular condition for same and who can accompany her in such condition (other than Mehram) ?
Answer:
A Woman over the age of forty-five (45) may travel without a Mahram with an organized group, They must, however submits a no objection letter from her husband, son or brother authorizing her to travel for Hajj with the named group. This letter should be notarized.
References : http://saudiembassy.net/services/hajj_requirements.aspx
Imam Senad Agic
The Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago
