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Insurance & Medical Aid

470 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Insurance & Medical Aid, part of Business & Finance. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

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Insurance & Medical Aid fatawa — page 12 of 12

  1. Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003

    company issued me medical insurance card...Is it permissible for me to use such card

    My company has issued me medical insurance card with which i can go to some designated hospitals for check up and i only have to pay 15sr for…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam12 Aug 2003

    1)Being that I live in Canada, and every car -must- have car insurance, and every car insurance company deals with interest, what can I do?

    Asalamu Alaikum Mufti Ebrahim Desai? My name is Ahmed Alamelhuda. Being that I live in Canada, and every car MUST have car insurance, and every car…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam23 Jul 2003

    I am having a life insurance policy from a govt company only to save income tax.In my policy no intrest is involved. Is it allowed. If it isn't then how should one prevent unislamic income tax.

    Income tax is payable to government and life insurance is from government.My policy's name is money back in which they will return my deposited…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  4. Ask Imaam12 Jul 2003

    Permissibility of AlBarakah Financing: 1.Profit is fixed, 2.Title deed remains property of AlBarakah, 3.surplus cash cannot be put into the account on monthly basis, 4.Insurance is required on house

    Is the financing by Al Barakah bank permissible : This is a summary of how they operate. 1. A person wants to buy house for R500.000 2. The buyer…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam26 Jun 2003

    I had Life insurance policy here in INDIA since 4 years, When i took it I was not aware that its not allowed in ISLAM, So no advise me whether I need to stop it, i might have to bear some loss

    I work in INDIA for a Software services company. I pay around 10,000/- rupees per month as Income tax to the govt of INDIA, which is a significant…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam26 Jun 2003

    1: Can we get insured us by taking life insurance policy?2: we rarely find intrest free banking ,the salary that a banker draws from his job is hallal?

    I have questions : 1: Can we get insured us by taking life insurance policy? 2: we rarely find intrest free banking ,the salary that a banker draws…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  7. Ask Imaam23 Jun 2003

    Is it permissible to pay UIF(unemployment insurance fund money) with interest money?

    It is not permissible to use interest money to pay UIF for one?s personal self. It may be used to pay on behalf of one?s employee who is poor and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam16 Jun 2003

    Is medical aid permissable (hospital plan)

    in this day and age,not every one can afford hospital bills,therefore can we have just the hospital plan,so that atleast most of the expenses will…

  9. Ask Imaam16 May 2003

    What is the concept of Insurance in Islam. Is it premissible in Islam.

    Conventional insurances contain elements of interest and gambling, which, are expressly prohibited in the Qur?aan. Hence, not permissible. and Allah…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003

    Is it permissible to claim UIF? When a person is employed, it is compulsory for them to pay towards the governments Unemployment Insurance Fund.

    When a person is employed, it is compulsory for them to pay towards the governments Unemployment Insurance Fund. If a person who was paying towards…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  11. Ask Imaam13 Jan 2003

    Is a person's income pre-determined by Allah (SW)? Is it haram to work for an insurance company? How do I overcome my fear of becoming poor or financially insecure?

    I feel insecure all the time about my life and the way it's progressing especially when it comes to financial issues. So, I was looking for a job…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  12. Ask Imaam12 Nov 2002

    Working at Insurance company as IT person - his job is not directly involves with the haram activities.

    One of my friend works for Insurance company, his job is not directly involves with the haram activities. He is database administraor for the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  13. Ask Imaam12 Oct 2002

    My company provides software solutions for corporate clients. One of our clients is insisting that we maintain 'liability insurance', before they can assign the next project to us

    My company provides software solutions for corporate clients. One of our clients is insisting that we maintain 'liability insurance', before they…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  14. Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002

    In my current job on top of my basic salary, I have additional benefits that I am entitled to. What is the Shariah ruling on accepting: Free medical insurance...

    In my current job on top of my basic salary, I have additional benefits that I am entitled to. What is the Shariah ruling on accepting the following…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002

    I have cancelled my saving insurance and am I have cancelled my credit card and I am trying to pay my credits. But I want to know how can I make up for this?

    I have read that taking or giving interest is a grave sin. How can I then make up for this because I did take interest through life saving insurance…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  16. Ask Imaam20 Jun 2002

    Finance from Albaraka Bank - one of their pre-requisites is that one has to have house-hold insurance

    Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Saheb I have enquired previously regarding finance from Albarakah bank . I wish to use their service as I do not want to pay…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  17. Ask Imaam15 Jun 2002

    should we as Muslims still keep minimum insurance, i.e. third party car insurance

    I live in the US State of Michigan. In this state car insurance is a little different from other states. If someone hits your car then no matter who…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam31 May 2002

    1)Are Vehicle Insurance and Medical-Aid permissable?

    All conventional insurances and medical aid schemes are not permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam1 May 2002

    We are bound to make health card in Canada where insurance is involved.Are we sinfull by doing this.If people are low income,then Govt give them relief and pay nothing.

    Since you are bound by law to enter into this scheme, you will not be sinful. You may make use of the benefits. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana…

    Moulana Imraan Vawda
  20. Ask Imaam24 Apr 2002

    1.Filed for bankruptcy, can I keep the items that were bought on that card? 2.Auto Insurance?

    I was married to a man who did every thing with credit cards, so I bought TV and other items on card. When we divorced, he refused to help me with…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  21. Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002

    I want to know that r we allowed to have life or health insurance in Islam?

    All conventional insurance schemes have elements of interest and gambling in them, hence, not permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam5 Jan 2002

    As salaam alaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatahu, Is Life insurance Haraam or Halal ? Please replt Jazak allah khair

    All conventional life insurance policies are Haraam. They have elements of gambling and interest in them. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  23. Ask Imaam22 Jan 2001

    I have been paying insurance for my car every year. Is it permissible to get back the money (excluding interest) from insurance authorities and repair my car?

    It is not permissible to take out insurance if one is not required by law to do so. However, you may recover the premiums paid and use them as you…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam2 Dec 2000

    Regarding Life insurance & Disability Insurance

    Respected Mufti Sahib, My employer offers life insurance and disability insurance benefits. I am not sure if as a Muslim, I should enroll in such…

    Mufti E. Desai
  25. Ask Imaam12 Oct 2000

    1.Is insurance on motor vehicles & house permissible 2.Do you have to remove the pubic hairs from the navel or only the pubic area

    1. Ref below 2. The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. The area of shaving for a person (male / female) is above and around the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000

    Is it permissible to work for a Insurance firm if I only do computer work for them.

    Is it permissible to work for a Insurance firm if I only do computer work for them. I do not sell insurance. The firm sells comercial as well as…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000

    Is it permissible for me to purchase a refurbished cell phone form an insurance company?

    Someone insured a cellphone with an Insurance company. A while later, thecellphone was reported damaged and the insurance company paid out…

  28. Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000

    Is insurance haram? Even if it is required by law? What if you need insurance to pay medical bills which can exceed thousands of dollars?

    All forms of Insurance is not permissible since these companies are based on Interest and gambling. The Noble Qurãn says, ''O` You who believe!!…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam

    I have an insurance which is legal required. Is money from the insurance company halaal

    Assalamoualaikoum warahmatoullahi wabarakaatuh. My shop recently caught fire. It seems to have been due to an electrical short circuit. 1. Most of…

    Ebrahim Ibn Ahmed Dadan
  30. DU ZakariyyaUrdu

    (Transit insurance) ٹرانزٹ انشورنس کا حکم:

    کیا ٹرانزٹ انشورنس جائز ہے یا نہیں؟ مثلاً: جنوبی افریقہ سے بوٹسوانا تک، کیوں کہ گزشتہ مہینہ ایک دوست کی گاڑی لوٹ لی گئی تھی، جس میں تقریباً دو لاکھ…

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