Comparison Between Takaful and Conventional Insurance: A Detailed Overview

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Conventional insurance and Takaful are compared based on principles, practices, and alignment with Shariah law. This comparison examines concepts like pooling resources, Gharar presence, Maisir in insurance, Riba practices, and more. Insights from Joof Momodou Musa at the Global Takaful & Re Takaful Forum provide a comprehensive understanding of the differences between Takaful and conventional insurance models.


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  1. ASAALAMUALAIKUM, WA RAHMATOULAHI WABARAKATUHOU Joof Momodou Musa 20.03.2021

  2. COMPARISON BETWEEN TAKAFUL & CONVENTIONAL INSURANCE BY JOOF MOMODOU MUSA GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 20TH March 2021

  3. Conventional insurance and Law of Large Numbers The Concept of Insurance Pooling of common resources to help the needy the fortunate many helping the unfortunate few . Therefore the concept embodies the element of :- Joint help Solidarity Cooperation. Conceptually insurance is not contrary to the rules of Islam. But for their Principles and Practice (Conventional Insurance) Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  4. Contracts Not in line with Shariah Presence of Gharar Selling/Buying of Goods or services that do not exist. Selling/Buying of Goods or services that exist but unable to be delivered to buyer. Selling/Buying of Goods or services that exist and can be delivered to the buyer but not able to determine/know of its modes, quantum, exact timing, source, etc. Joof Momodou Musa Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  5. Contracts Not in line with Shariah Gharar in Insurance Due to its Buy-Sell transaction. Subject matter uncertain. For how long premium is to be paid. When would claim occur and what would be its quantum. Source of payment not known. Lopsidedness nature resulting in injury or unjust loss to one side only. Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  6. Contracts Not in line with Shariah Maisir in Insurance Policyholder hoping to receive huge proceed from claims against small payment of premium. Chances policyholder loosing all premium paid. Like a chance transaction. Profit or loss of insurer depends on the chance of misfortune happening or otherwise (underwriting result) Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  7. CONTRACT NOT IN LINE WITH SHARIAH CONTRACT NOT IN LINE WITH SHARIAH The presence of Riba in Practice Investment of premium in riba-based (interest) avenues. Interest on policy loan. Refund of premium not on pro-rata basis. Guaranteed return. Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  8. WHAT IS TAKAFUL? As defined in Section 2 Takaful Act 1984: (Malaysia) a scheme based on brotherhood, solidarity and mutual assistance which provides for mutual financial aid and assistance to the participants in case of need whereby the participants mutually agree to contribute for that purpose. Momodou Musa Joof GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  9. Meaning of Takaful by Zubair Mungal - Alhuda Takaful comes from the Arabic root-word kafala guarantee. Takaful is the Sharia Compliant brand name for the Islamic alternative to conventional insurance. Its based on the principle of Ta awan or mutual assistance. Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  10. THE SYSTEM OF TAKAFUL OR SHARIAH COMPLIANT INSURANCE Gharar Gharar Maisir Maisir Riba Riba Takaful Tabarru filters out all the objectionable elements from the insurance contract. Takaful = Insurance Minus The Objectionable Elements Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021 10

  11. Option for Takaful Operator Shariah Scholars have agreed on these three Models. Mudharabah Option 1 Tabarru is applicable under all of them. Profit sharing element is present in all. Wakalah Option 2 Mudharabah + al- Wakalah (hybrid) Option 3 Joof Momodou Musa 20.03.2021

  12. ENFORCED TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNES IN TAKAFUL GIVES COMFORT TO PARTICIPANTS REGULATORS 1 Investors 2 Statutory Capital / Registration 5 AUDITO RS OPRATOR 3 4 Board of Directors Shariah Advisor y Board 16 September 12 2024 Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

  13. Comparing Takaful to Conventional Insurance OWNERSHIP IS BY SHAREHOLDERS Ownership is by Participants I. I. II. RISK TRANSFER TO INSURERS Risk sharing among Participants II. III. SURPLUS BELONG TO SHAREHOLDRS/COMPANY Surplus belongs to Participants III. 20.03.2021 Joof Momodou Musa

  14. Comparing Takaful to Conventional Insurance Issue Issue Conventional Insurance Conventional Insurance Takaful Takaful Organization Principle Basis Value Proposition Profit for shareholders Risk Transfer Profits maximization Mutual Benefit for Participants Risk sharing Affordability and spiritual satisfaction Sharia plus regulations Participants Operator Islamic contracts of Wakala or Mudarbah with Tabar ru (contributions) Sharia compliant, Riba-free Laws Ownership Management status Form of Contract Regulations Shareholders are Owners Managed by Company Management Contract of Sale Investments Interest based Surplus Profit of Insurance Company. Distribution to Participants on pro rata basis.

  15. Separation of Accounts Participants Fund Shareholders Fund Insurance premiums received Paid-Up Capital and reserves attributable to S/Holders Claims received from re-insurers Such proportion of the investment profits attributable to policyholders as may be allocated to them by the Board of Directors. Profit on the investment of Capital and S/Holders reserve Such proportion of the investment profit generated by the investment of the policyholders fund and technical and other reserves as is attributable to them Salvages and recoveries Joof Momodou Musa 23/03/2014

  16. MOMODOU MUSA JOOF MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO WEST AFRICA TAKAFUL, THE GAMBIA Email: momodoum@westafricatakaful.com H/P +220 7344439 Joof Momodou Musa GLOBAL TAKAFUL & RE TAKAFUL FORUM 18.03.2021

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