Are life insurance and funeral policies permissible?

“Life insurance policies are Haraam as it is based on interest, gambling and uncertainty (Gharar). Make Taubah and Istighfaar for your mother for engaging in Haraam dealings. There are severe warnings cited in the Mubarak Ahaadith for engaging in interest-bearing transactions and contracts. See below:”

“Life insurance is totally prohibited under Islamic Law as has elements of gambling and interest as defined by Islamic Law and both these have been prohibited in Quraan-e-Majeed with severe warnings. (Fataawa Mahmudiyyah Vol. 16 Pg. 391).”

“1) All forms of voluntary life insurance are not permissible as they have three prohibited elements in them: interest, gambling and uncertainty. 2) In order for us to advise your friend further could you kindly clary which company does your friend work for? Is it a Muslim company? Kindly send your email to admin@daruliftaa.net.”

“Funeral cover is not permissible on account of it being an insurance plan. In all insurance schemes and contracts, the elements of gambling and interest are found. Hence, it is not permissible for one to take out funeral cover.”