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Teaching in Saudi Arabia to Insurance Job: Is it Halal or Haram?

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Q: I am working as a teacher in a school in saudi arabia where I am teaching American curriculum. Now I have been offered a job from Altauwania insurance company. Please let me know whether it is Halaal or haram to do a job in an insurance company.

Bismillaah

A: Insurance is haraam in Islam as the elements of gambling and interest are found. Hence it is not permissible to work in an insurance company.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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