Sheikh is it permissible to get home insurance for like if the house burns down or floods?

Insurance
31 Oct

This is not permissible as it involves two major sins: Riba and Gambling. Kindly refer to the following link(s): https://islamqa.info/en/8889

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When buying a ticket, we have an option for insurance in case of illness or any unforseen reason. Is it allowed?

Insurance
26 Sep

This is not permissible unless it is obligatory upon you

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Sheikh, is it permissable to have a lifetime insurance on a fridge freezer i bought paying £3.50 per month, so if it breaks down they will replace it with a new one.

Insurance
21 Sep

It is not permissible.

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I recently got to know that my mother’s brother works in an insuarence company and I don’t think he knows its wrong. Is it mandatory for me to tell him that working there is wrong. My mother does a similar work but when i told her its wrong, she got angry. Now if I tell her brother, she would get even more upset and that would cause problems in the house.

Insurance
29 Jul

All you can do is to politely advise him, preferably without your mother knowing.

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Someone took out a haram mortgage 25 years ago and have repented for doing so. Is it permissible to claim back PPI which is a mortgage protection insurance which was an additional fee sold without knowledge to the buyer.

Insurance
02 Jul

If they charged him for this insurance a certain amount, he can claim it and take his capital while giving the interest compiled to poor and needy Muslims as a form of cleansing his wealth.

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Are we allowed to have insurance for example i am opening a shop and theirs insurance for the customers incase they get hurt is this allowed? As well as car or private health insurance?

Insurance
14 Jun

Kindly refer to the following link(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgAKyxTQvLk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVl8Lm0IHz0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYGdRQ1ndeU&t=194s

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I got a job in qatar and this company providing me medical insurance and credit card. I believe that these are haram in Islam but I have no option but to take them. Will I be sinful even if I dont use them?

Insurance
24 May

If it (Medical Insurance)is done by the company then it is permissible. As for the credit card: If they are paying for it, this is permissible, but if you have to pay for it, you  shouldn’t use it if it is interest based.

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My husband’brother is working in a Mutual Funds company,very often we eat and drink together and exchange gifts,is it allowed in Islam ?

Insurance
21 Apr

Yes, but your husband must advise him.

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In our country, medical & car insurance is mandatory. A lot of Muslim brothers say that we take these policies because we have to obey the law; but at the same time, if a need arises, it’s best not to use any benefit from these policies. Can you pls explain whether it’s best not to use them? Also some points which I can convey to them as well.

Insurance
20 Mar

If it is obligatory for you to take the insurance in the country where you are living, then yes, in this case it is permissible.   As for benefitting from the insurance: https://www.assimalhakeem.net/my-family-was-involved-in-a-motor-vehicle-accident-and-as-with-law-in-canada-i-order-to-drive-a-car-you-must-have-insurance-my-kids-were-bruised-up-my-ribs-and-chest-very-hurt-is-compensation-har

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Is it permissible to work in an insurance company

Insurance
19 Mar

It is not permissible to work for an insurance company as the majority of them are commercial insurance companies that deal in both Riba and gambling.

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