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Abu Hurayra (Allah be well pleased with him) said, "The Messenger of Allah ( Allah bless him and give him peace) prohibited sales of 'whatever a...
Abu Hurayra (Allah be well pleased with him) said, "The Messenger of Allah ( Allah bless him and give him peace) prohibited sales of 'whatever a...
Compulsory Insurance
As for the sin of compulsory forms of insurance in some countries, namely automobile, medical, property, and the like, the sin devolves to the one...
As for the sin of compulsory forms of insurance in some countries, namely automobile, medical, property, and the like, the sin devolves to the one...
Purchasing Healthcare Insurance
It is not permissible to purchase insurance when one is not legally obligated to purchase insurance (e.g. for property, goods, travel); though...
It is not permissible to purchase insurance when one is not legally obligated to purchase insurance (e.g. for property, goods, travel); though...
If one is legally obligated to purchase insurance, it is an obligatory condition that if the policyholder receives any monetary benefits from the...
If one is legally obligated to purchase insurance, it is an obligatory condition that if the policyholder receives any monetary benefits from the...
Items Of Fluctuating Value
The valuation of such possessions of the bank should be carried out when the Takaful contract is contracted for. The premiums must be determined...
The valuation of such possessions of the bank should be carried out when the Takaful contract is contracted for. The premiums must be determined...
Insuring Cash, Cheques And Trade Bills
It is permissible to insure such items on the condition that the amount of Takaful coverage is commensurate with the amounts of the trade bills and...
It is permissible to insure such items on the condition that the amount of Takaful coverage is commensurate with the amounts of the trade bills and...
Perishables
It is lawful to come to an agreement stipulating return of food stuffs after their expiration date in return for recompense either in cash or in kind.
It is lawful to come to an agreement stipulating return of food stuffs after their expiration date in return for recompense either in cash or in kind.
Automobile Insurance
Automobile Takaful is lawful provided the benefit paid out to the insured is equivalent to the amount of actual damage and not more.
Automobile Takaful is lawful provided the benefit paid out to the insured is equivalent to the amount of actual damage and not more.
Insuring A Client’s Payments
Insurance for payments owed by a client is a form of suretyship or kafalah for debt. In this case the surety is the insurance company and since it...
Insurance for payments owed by a client is a form of suretyship or kafalah for debt. In this case the surety is the insurance company and since it...
Insuring For More Than Value
Takaful coverage is not lawful for an amount greater than the actual value of goods. It should be a sum that represents actual value, inclusive of...
Takaful coverage is not lawful for an amount greater than the actual value of goods. It should be a sum that represents actual value, inclusive of...
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