What is the ruling on participating in a solidarity program that relies on a specific insurance amount from which heirs benefit?
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Insurance is of two types: cooperative Takaful, which is permissible, and commercial, which is forbidden due to its basis in (excessive uncertainty) and gambling. One should ascertain the type of insurance mentioned; if it is cooperative, then it is permissible, otherwise, it is not permissible to participate in it.
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