Is the money that the brother received as a result of a work accident, which caused permanent physical harm, halal or haram, and is it permissible to take money from him in cash, in kind, or as gifts?
If the amount is compensation from his company for damage he sustained, then there is no harm in accepting it and accepting his gift. If it is from an insurance company, then there are two scenarios:
- If the company is the contracting party, then there is no harm in accepting it and accepting his gift; for the injured party is entitled to take compensation from whomever the perpetrator of the damage referred him to.
- If your brother is the contracting party, then it is forbidden for him to take anything in excess of the premiums he paid; because the insurance contract is invalid and forbidden by . As for the ruling on accepting his gift in this case, refer to No.: 33204.
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