Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

where you have insurance and you become involved in a car accident. Is it permissible to claim the money for damages for your car?

· 13 Shawwal 1426 AH1 min readFatwa 13649English

Question

1) I know that in the it is permissible to have car insurance due to the fact that the law of the land makes it obligatory. However, what happens in the situation where you have insurance and you become involved in a car accident. Is it permissible to claim the money for damages for your car?

2) I would like to know what is the ruling regarding Trade Unions where you pay a regular fee for the Trade Unions' support and backing in work related issues? Is it permissible?

References would be appreciated, Jazakallaah.

Answer

1. It is permissible to claim for the damages only according to the premiums paid.

2. Your question is not clear. What are you asking about – trade unions or the fees payable to the Trade unions. Kindly elaborate.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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