What is the Darul Ifta’s view on modern Takaful schemes?
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Question
What is the Darul Ifta’s view on modern Takaful schemes?
Answer
The view of the Darul Ifta is that Takaful is not permissible. For a detailed discussion regarding this topic, refer to the Kitaab ‘Takaaful Schemes and Conventional Insurance’ prepared by Madrasah Taleemuddeen.
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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