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Resolutions of Iftaa' Board

Resolution No.(158): "Ruling when the Deceased`s Heirs Take his Life Insurance Money"

Date Added : 02-11-2015

 

Resolution No.(158) (24/2010) by the Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies:

"Ruling when the Deceased`s Heirs Take his Life Insurance Money"

Date: 17/1/1432 AH, corresponding to 23/12/2010 AD.

 

 

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.

During its twelfth session held on the above date, the Board reviewed the following question:

Is it permissible for the heirs to take the life insurance money of their deceased father or not? 

After prolonged deliberations, the Board decided what follows:

If the company for which the deceased used to work made that insurance for him and paid its installments, then it is permissible for his heirs to take whatever amount they can from the insurance company.

However, if the deceased himself made that insurance of his own accord and paid its installments, then it is permissible for his heirs to take the amount of these installments and to give the rest in charity to be Rewarded from Allah, because that money is ill-gotten. And Allah Knows Best.

 

Head of the Iftaa` Board, The Grand Mufti of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Grace Sheikh Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh

Vice Head of the Iftaa` Board, Dr. Ahmad Hilayel

Dr. Yahia Al-Botoosh/ Member

His Eminence, Sheikh Sa`ied Hijjawi/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Khair Al-Essa

Judge Sarrie Attieh

Dr. Abdulrahman Ibbdah/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Oklah/ Member

Dr. Abduln`nassir Abu Al Bass`al/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh/ Member

Dr. Mohammad Al-Gharaibeh/ Member

Executive Secretary of the Iftaa` Board, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Hunaiti

 

Note: If it was a cooperative Islamic insurance company that adheres to the rules of Islamic Sharia, then it is permissible to deal with it as indicated in Fatwa No.(2994).

 

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Summarized Fatawaa

How does one with a continuous condition (like urinary incontinence or non-menstrual vaginal bleeding - mustahada) perform ablution?

A person with a continuous condition must do three things:
1. Not perform ablution except after the prayer time has entered.
2. Change the bag or diaper placed to reduce the flow of urine or blood after the prayer time enters, wash the private part from blood or urine, and perform ablution immediately.
3. Perform the actions of ablution in immediate succession, then pray immediately without delay, unless he intends to pray with the congregation.
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Firstly, make ablution after the time for prayer begins and busy yourself with remembering Allah, The Exalted, before the iqaamah (start of prayer).In order to become humbly submissive during prayer, you must perform prayer in congregation. After the prayer ends, stay in your place and read the post-prayer remembrances (Adhkaar) and make supplication to Allah, The Exalted.

Is it permissible for a woman to uncover her face while performing Umrah (minor Hajj)?

The woman while in a state of Ihram (ritual consecration) is obligated to uncover her face and hands, but at the same time permitted to let her head-covering garment drape from her head down over her face when non-Mahram (i.e., marriageable) men pass by her. And Allah Knows Best.

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Yes, it is valid as long as it is registered at the court.