The meaning of insurance in Islam -- Riba (usury) and gharar (risk) -- Pre-modern and modern jurists standing on insurance -- The development of mutual insurance in the West -- The development of Islamic banking and insurance in Malaysia: a case study -- The development of Islamic banking and insurance in Saudi Arabia: a case study -- Basic principles for an insurance scheme acceptable to the Islamic faith
Summary
The book uses relevant Quranic and Sunnah extracts, and the arguments of pro- and anti-insurance jurists to arrive at its conclusion that Muslims can enjoy the peace of mind and equity of an Islamic insurance scheme
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-222) and index
