Q: In South Africa where government hospitals do not treat patients and private hospital fees are unaffordable, is it permissible to take out a medical aid/hospital plan for health reasons? The medical aid/hospital plan offers the following:
1. Unlimited private hospital cover.
2. Full specialist cover in hospital.
3. Monthly chronic medication.
2) Is it be permissible to take monetary compensation in places where the medical aid/hospital plan is not accepted?
A:
1. Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/12586 and http://muftionline.co.za/node/11248
2. Explain the exact case you are enquiring about.
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Q: I forgot to mention that some Ulama in South Africa are currently giving permission for Medical aid/hospital plan. Fatawa darul uloom Zakariyya(volume 5, page 437) says medical aid is permissible. I am confused regarding this matter.
A: We have not found any difference between medical aid and gambling.
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