What is the ruling in Islamic law regarding life insurance and insurance in general, and what will be its future impact on the Muslim nation?
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The impact of insurance on the future of the Ummah varies depending on its type. Permissible cooperative insurance brings goodness, development, and cooperation, whereas impermissible commercial insurance leads to loss because it involves gharar (excessive uncertainty), qimar (gambling), and maysir (games of chance). Goodness lies in obedience to Allah, and evil lies in disobeying Him.
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