Interest and Gambling

Q: I had three questions regarding interest:

1. Is a mortgage (on interest) permissible in Islam to purchase a family home?

2. If my parents are pressuring me into purchasing a family home through mortgage rather than renting, am I under obligation to listen to them?

3. If I make a total of the amount of interest my father pays on a regular basis with the intention of persuading him to reduce his loans, is this permissible, and would this be considered “recording interest” which is forbidden in hadith?

Q: Is Retirement Funds /Provident Funds etc.for Islamic Institutions towards Imams/Islamic Teachers/Muezzins/Apas permissible In Islam. Not forgetting elements of interest or their funding partners whether Halaal.

Q: I am in confusion. I am worried that this confusion does not lead me to the wrong path. I have got job in takaaful insurance company named as jubilee insurance company in Pakistan. I have watched a lot of videos about Takaaful insurance and have read a lot of literature regarding this case. Many Aalims said that it is halaal in Islam but I could not find any satisfactory answer.

1. Is working in a takaaful insurance company Haraam or Halaal?

2. If I spread this takaful business, then is it good for Muslim Society?

Q: Can interest money be used to pay for lawyers fees and government fines?

Q: Can I use death insurance money for yard fences and toilets? Also poor Muslims or non-Muslims?

Q: Can a Muslim use death insurance money and what can it be used for? For example if someone gives me that money, what can I do with it?

Q: My bank used to pay me interest before I stopped it. Is zakat due on this interest money?

Q: Is personal loans from Al Ahli bank (NCB) Saudi Arabia Halal? The bank claims it's Islamic.

Q: In Islam, is it permissible to use money which is gained from gambling activities such as the lottery, horse racing, betting, etc.?

Q: Is private health insurance allowed in Australia?