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Assalamualaikum
I am a sister and I wish to study Islamic Studies. I have found a course in SOAS university, it is in London, however in the third year it is compulsory for the student to go to abroad either Damascus or Alexandria, as I am a sister how will I be able to go islamically.
Jazakhallah for reading my thread, may Allah (swt) guide us all and help us to become STRONG muslims, inshallah, ameen.
this a difficult predicament, i know some other people in this situation.
However id like to point out, the going abroad part in the course is NOT compulsory, they advise you to go but cannot make it compulsory on a course as not going would mean you fail it, and therefore they can't do that to you, hence its not and cant be compulsory.
the best solution is to go with a mahram, but that understandbly is a different challenge, i dont know of many people who have mahrams that can accompany them abroad usually for a year whilst they study.
i think a this is the time for a scholarly intervention, insha'allah seek the advice and counsel of a scholar who can advise you properly. Be aware the answer you want may not be given, from experience alot of scholars say you cant go because this knowledge isnt fardh on you, if it was its a different question. its a very trickey situation, may allah make it easy for you