Company investing in a pension scheme
Question
My father worked in a company for 20 years. A percentage of his wages each month went towards a pension scheme. The company matched my father's contribution. For example if my father gave 3% the company would match that and also contribute 3%. This scheme was optional. If someone was not part of the scheme then the company did not make any contributions.
My father has now retired and receives a pension. Is this pension permissible or impermissible.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
Our understanding of your query is that 3% of the money will be invested by the company and 3% will be deducted from your salary for the pension scheme investment. In order for us to advise you, inform us where will the money be invested?
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And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Abdul Hannan Nizami,
Student Darul Iftaa
Chicago, USA
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
- Answered by
- Abdul Hannan Nizami
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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