Kersh Mahdi Hasan Insurance within the Framework of Sharia

Abstract: The article covers attitudes towards insurance within the framework of Sharia under Palestinian law. The author states that Muslim fakihs differ in opinion concerning insurance. Some of them contend that Islam completely forbids insurance, others think insurance is allowed, still others approach a position supporting some kinds of insurance and denying others. Key words: comparative law, insurance, life insurance, property insurance, Sharia, Palestine, gambling, “dubious contracts”, Islamic legislation