Medical insurance

Q: Is buying medical insurance allowed? i.e now I am healthy so I buy an insurance for e.g. 2 years. So if any medical emergency happens to me in the two years, then I can claim the insurance.

A: Taking out medical insurance is impermissible as the elements of gambling and interest are found in it. For further details refer to

http://muftionline.co.za/node/12924

http://muftionline.co.za/node/1514

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)