What is the ruling on the money paid by the insurance company to the family of the deceased, knowing that this amount is much greater than what the deceased paid in premiums to the company?
Life insurance is a void contract due to the presence of gharar (excessive uncertainty) and the unlawful appropriation of people's wealth. It must be annulled, and each party should receive back what they paid. The heirs inherit only the premiums paid by the deceased. As for the remaining amount, it must be returned to the insurance company. If the company donates it, then it is permissible to take it; otherwise, it is not.
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