Company investing in a pension scheme

22 May 2013 · 12 Rajab 1434 AH1 min readFatwa 25476English

Question

My father worked in a company for 20 years. A percentage of his wages each month went towards a pension scheme. The company matched my father's contribution. For example if my father gave 3% the company would match that and also contribute 3%. This scheme was optional. If someone was not part of the scheme then the company did not make any contributions.

My father has now retired and receives a pension. Is this pension permissible or impermissible.

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Our understanding of your query is that 3% of the money will be invested by the company and 3% will be deducted from your salary for the pension scheme investment. In order for us to advise you, inform us where will the money be invested?

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And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Abdul Hannan Nizami,
Student Darul Iftaa
Chicago, USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

Answered by: Abdul Hannan Nizami
Checked & approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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