Q: I want to pursue general insurance course and work in Muslim countries like Saudi Arab, Dubai, Oman, Kuwait. Is it Halal to pursue and work in insurance co, in Muslims countries? I don't pursue Life insurance because I know it is haraam. I want to know about general insurance because there is many insurance companies in Arab countries owned and operating by Arab Muslims. If it is haraam then how is it allowed in Arab countries?
Q: Is full comprehensive insurance for motor vehicles allowed?
Q: Will it be correct to pay taxes and duties imposed by govt. in India (such as income tax, sales tax, service tax, dutis on commodities etc.) from interest given automatically on ordinary saving accounts by the banks in India? Particularly where a bank account is compulsorily required.
Q: I live in Mauritius, where Islamic Finance and Interest Free loans are not available. In these circumstances, is it permissible to take a loan to construct a house. I have heard of verses of the Qur'an where Allah declares war on those who consume and pay ribaa.
Q: I want to enter a soccer tournament. There’s an entrance fee of R700 per team to cover the costs of the tournament. A person is donating a prize for the winner. Is it permissible to play in such a tournament?
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1. Is takaaful valid in Islam?
2. Hospital plan for affordable childbirth; is this permissible in Islam?
Q: I want to know that is it permissible to have an insurance for purpose of marraige of one's sister or daughter?
Q: Here, in South Africa, when a person passes away, he has to pay 20% estate duty of his total estate to the government. Many a time, this amount runs into millions and is an extremely exorbitant amount to pay. I was recently advised by a colleague to take out life insurance so that upon my death, the policy payout will cover the estate duty. Please advise if doing this will be permissible.
Q: What kind of thing is life insurance?
Q: I just wanted to know if one can take out life insurance policy? Also if one can take out funeral insurance policy where the family is covered in case of death for funeral expenses?