Marriage and education insurance policy

· 3 Rabiʻ I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Does Islam allow us to take out marriage and education insurance policy for our childrens future?

Answer

All types of insurance policies are haraam as the elements of gambling and riba (interest) are found in it.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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