Working for an insurance company
Question
My father works as a "typist" in LIC India. Someone says that it is haraam while someone else said it is not. I'm confused, please clarify this to me, and in future can I continue my father's Job or not?
Answer
All insurance contracts and policies are haraam in Islam as the elements of gambling and interest are found in them. Gambling and interest have been declared as haraam in the Quraan Majeed and there are many severe warnings that have been sounded in the mubaarak Ahaadith for those who get involved in these grave sins.
Hence, working for an insurance company is not permissible as one will be aiding and supporting in the major sin of interest and gambling. Similarly, one's earnings will be regarded as haraam.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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