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Studying and practicing actuarial science

· 25 Rabiʻ I 1437 AH1 min readEnglish
Business and DealingsIjaarahPermissible and Impermissible employmentWorking for insurance companiesbusinessinsurance

Question

Can you tell me if studying and practicing actuarial science is permissible?

Answer

No, it is not permissible as it entails insurance work which is based on interest and gambling.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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