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What does Islam say regarding medical aid voluntary and compulsary especially in the South African context?

· 11 Safar 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2774English

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What does Islam say regarding medical aid voluntary and compulsary especially in the South African context?

Answer

Conventional medical aid schemes have elements of interest and gambling in them, therefore, not permissible.

If a person is required to take out a medical aid scheme due to employment rules and principles, he will be excused to do so. However, he may use the benefits of the medical aid scheme only to the extent of the premiums paid by him. It is not permissible to voluntarily take out a conventional medical aid scheme.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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