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I have bought a laptop computer. Can I insure it as it is very expensive? Also is it allowed for me to work in the UK police force in an IT role, say in a computer crimes/security related role?

· 15 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2269English

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I have bought a laptop computer. Can I insure it as it is very expensive? Also is it allowed for me to work in the UK police force in an IT role, say in a computer crimes/security related role?

Answer

1. It is not permissible to insure the laptop.
2. It is permissible to work in the IT department of the Security Department.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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