Transport company taking out insurance to cover goods

· 3 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Are we as transporters permitted to take insurance to cover goods in transit?

Answer

No, it is not permissible.

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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