What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding insurance against damages from natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and the like?
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It is not permissible to insure against damages resulting from disasters, because it is a type of impermissible insurance due to the harm it entails and the consumption of people's wealth unlawfully, all of which are forbidden by Islamic law.
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