Is voluntary subscription to social security considered unlawful (haram), and must one cease it?
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The social security system imposed by the state is a matter of disagreement among contemporary scholars, most of whom consider it legitimate because it is part of the state's responsibility to care for the interests of its citizens, and not a financial exchange. Therefore, there is no harm in voluntary participation during leave.
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