<![CDATA[This study examines the hadith prohibiting women from traveling without a mahram by focusing on the reconstruction of its underlying legal cause (‘illah) through the double movement approach of Fazlur Rahman. The issue becomes increasingly relevant in the context of modern society, where women’s mobility in education, work, and religious practices has significantly expanded, often creating tension between textual interpretations of hadith and contemporary realities. This research employs a qualitative library-based method using primary sources from the Kutub al-Sittah. supported by classical commentaries and recent scholarly works. The analysis involves takhrīj al-ḥadīth, examination of textual variations, identification of ‘illah through uṣūl al-fiqh, and reinterpretation using the double movement framework. The findings reveal that variations in the duration of travel within the hadith traditions indicate that time limitation is not the central concern. Instead, the primary ‘illah is the protection and safety (al-amn) of women during travel, with the presence of a mahram functioning as a contextual means rather than an absolute requirement. Through contextual reinterpretation, this study concludes that the prohibition is conditional and dependent on the level of security. Theoretically, this research contributes to the development of contextual hadith studies by integrating uṣūl al-fiqh and modern hermeneutics, while practically offering a relevant framework for understanding women’s mobility in contemporary Muslim societies.]]>
