Life insurance

· 28 Rabiʻ II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is life insurance allowed in Islam?

Answer

It has elements of usury and gambling.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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