Life insurance payout
Question
Old Mutual life insurance investment funds.
1. If the family gets paid out from such an investment, will it be permissible for them to use that money?
2. If not, can it be given to a family member legible for zakaat or to pay Sars, fines etc.
Answer
They may receive the amount that the deceased had contributed and the rest must be given to some poor deserving persons.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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