Can a Muslim student study actuarial science?
Published as Muslim student studying actuarial science
Question
Can a Muslim student study actuarial science?
Answer
Actuarial science is not permissible as it entails work relating to insurance and insurance is not permissible due to the elements of interest and gambling being found in it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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