Taking out travel insurance

Q: Is travel insurance permissible in Islam, if it is optional or required?

A: If it is optional, it is not permissible. However, if it is mandatory, then one will be excused.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)