Traveling with a Group of Women for Hajj

Question
I wish to perform Hajj with a group of women alone, knowing that I am married; however, my husband has performed Hajj previously, while I have not. Is it permissible for me to go, knowing that my eldest son cannot accompany me due to accommodation issues, and my youngest son is now fourteen years old? I have heard that this season does not allow those under (18) years old?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is not permissible to perform Hajj without a mahram or husband, and it is not permissible to issue a fatwa for women traveling together for Hajj due to the effort required for Hajj that a woman cannot manage with other women; she needs someone to assist her from among men, and due to the temptation involved. Therefore, you should wait until it becomes possible for you to perform Hajj with a mahram. And God knows best.
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