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What is the ruling on social insurance that is sponsored by the state?
Conclusion: Social insurance that is provided by the state is a kind of permissible insurance, and it is more akin to cooperative insurance. There is nothing wrong with joining it and benefitting from it, whether it is compulsory or voluntary. For more information on this topic, please see the following: Al-Ahkaam at-Taba‘iyyah li ‘Uqood at-Ta’meen by Dr Ahmad ibn Hamad al-Wanees At-Ta’meen at-Takaafuli al-Islami by Dr ‘Ali Muhyi ad-Deen al-Qurrah Daaghi Ma‘aalim at-Ta’meen al-Islami by Dr Saalih al-‘Ali and Dr Sameeh al-Hasan. And Allah knows best.32,028If someone is compelled to take out insurance, does he have the option to take out comprehensive insurance?
16,219Is it permissible to take out health insurance for a house cat because it is sick?
26,948Life Insurance and Death Benefits in Islam
While life insurance itself is generally prohibited in Islam, the death benefits received by heirs can become permissible under specific circumstances. If the money is inherited, it is allowed for the heirs to accept and use it, provided that it is not prohibited in its essence, and it should be distributed among the heirs according to Shari`ah.47,363“Breakdown cover” (insurance covering the cost of towing the car if it breaks down on the highway)
19,339Working in an automobile repair shop for insurance companies
14,397Ruling on shares in a car insurance company
23,106He wasn’t driving the car himself; can he benefit from comprehensive insurance?
14,262Is Phone Insurance Prohibited in Islam?
Insuring a mobile phone is a type of commercial insurance which is prohibited in all forms because it involves gambling, ambiguity and interest.35,075Ruling on subscribing to the workers’ retirement fund
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