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Is subject policy allowed in Islam?

Published as Taking out an insurance policy

· 25 Shawwal 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am a mother of a 1 year old child. I want to do "educational insurance policy" for my son. Is subject policy allowed in Islam?

Answer

All insurance policies have the elements of gambling and interest, and therefore forbidden.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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