Window Takaful Operations
Ethical assurance for a secure future, the Shariah-compliant way- Takaful at its finest
ABOUT TAKAFUL
TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING TAKAFUL
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A source of danger or a possibility of incurring loss/ misfortune. The possibility of a premature death, a life-altering disability, or loss of any material possession like a house or a car through fire and theft is a risk all too real to be ignored or left unaddressed. These risks involve significant financial losses that could leave entire families destitute and businesses insolvent in a single blow. Insurance has been the modern way of mitigating these risks through a process of risk transference in exchange of premiums, but not without reservations. Whereas, insurance itself is commendable, its mode of conduct and contract has been a subject of opposition within the parameters of Shari’ah due to the presence of Riba, Gharrar, and Qimar.
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The word Takaful originates from the Arabic language and means “joint or mutual guarantee”. The system of Takaful is based on the principles of brotherhood, mutual solidarity, and Taburru which is encouraged by the Shari’ah. In our society, we have varying implications of Takaful: the joint-family system for one and co-operative societies for another in which risks and financial losses are distributed amongst the participants and help is mutually extended to each other in times of need on the principle of Ta’awun. Exactly the same happens in Takaful, where participants pool their recourses so that they might be able to help each other in the time of need.
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Insurance or for that matter even Takaful is considered by some to be against the Islamic concept of Tawakkul. This belief is actually based on a misunderstanding and therefore not true, for Takaful does not suggest rejecting or abandoning the means or resources, but instead to use various agencies while leaving the outcome to Allah Almighty’s Will. This is what Takaful stands for, and which was also sanctioned by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in a Hadith where he directs the Bedoiun in the following words having seen him leaving his camel untied considering this as being Tawakkul on Allah Almighty.
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The shareholders firstly would create a Waqf Pool in order to initiate the Takaful activities. Because they had been the ones to establish this Waqf they are called the Waqif, whereas the ownership of the Waqf is transferred to Allah Almighty. People are able to benefit from it for their risk mitigation purposes after acquiring a membership of this Waqf Pool which is legally referred to as the Participants’ Takaful Fund or PTF.
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The company or the operator serves as the Wakeel or the Manager of the Waqf Fund and charges a ‘Wakala fee’ for it. This fee is paid from the Waqf Fund. As the Wakeel, the Operator must invest the funds available in the Waqf Pool in Shari’ah-compliant businesses for profits on the basis of “Mudharabah”. Since the Operator is the Mudarib (working partner) and the Waqf Fund is the Rabul-ul Maal (sleeping partner), any profits made from the investments are shared between the two on pre-defined percentages.
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- Contributions paid by the participants
- Claim payments received from Re-Takaful Operators
- Profits made from investing the funds available in the Waqf Pool
- Qard-e-Hasana, paid by the Operator in an event of any Deficit
- Miscellaneous donations to the Waqf Pool
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- Claim payments
- Re-Takaful payments
- Wakala Fee of the Operator
- Operator’s percentage in the investment profits made
- Portion of surplus which is distributed to the participants
- Repayment of Qard-e-Hasana
- Any donations paid on the recommendation of Shariah Advisor/Shariah Board
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There are two classes of Takaful:
- Family Takaful
- General Takaful
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Shariah Advisory Board Profiles
Mufti Muhammad Hanif
(Shariah Advisor-SA)
Mufti Muhammad Hanif completed his M.Phil degree from Karachi University and his Takhassus Fi-Al Iftaa (specialization) in Islamic jurisprudence and Fatawa from Jamia Dar-ul-Uloom Karachi. He successfully passed his CSAA (certified Shariah Advisor and Auditor) from AAOIFI Bahrain.
Besides being the “Shari’ah Advisor” at TPL Life insurance – Window Takaful Operations, he also serves as “Shari’ah Advisor” at Shaheen Insurance Company Limited – window Takaful Operations, as well as the Shari’ah Advisor at Security Investment Bank Limited.
Mufti Muhammad Hanif is associated with the Takaful industry since 2015. He is also a Visiting Faculty of Al-Emaan Institute. He has rich experience of teaching various courses in Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Islamic Finance & Takaful. He has worked for over seven years in the Fatwa department.
Mufti Muhammad Zahid
(Shariah Board Member-SBM)
Mufti Muhammad Zahid has attained remarkable achievements in his academic journey, particularly in Islamic Jurisprudence, where he excelled consistently, earning numerous accolades. His educational milestones include obtaining an Al–Aalamiyyah degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies in 2005 from Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi, recognized as a Masters by the Higher Education Commission Pakistan. Further specializing in Islamic Jurisprudence (Al-Takhassuss Fil Iftaa), he completed his studies in 2008 at the same institution.
Continuing his pursuit of knowledge, Mufti Muhammad Zahid recently achieved an M.Phil. Degree in Islamic Studies at Karachi University’s Quran-o-Sunnah Department and is currently dedicated to his doctoral studies in Islamic Studies at Karachi University.
Before joining Soneri Bank Limited Islamic Banking, Mufti Muhammad Zahid served as the Head of Shariah Compliance at Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Ltd. from 2008 until October 2016, maintaining his role as a Shariah Board Member until September 2018.
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Mufti Muhammad Zahid shares his expertise as a visiting faculty member at the Institution of Business Administration-IBA and Al-Emaan & Al-Hikmah Institute, Karachi. His focus lies in offering Islamic solutions to contemporary challenges, bridging the gap between the modern world and Shariah principles. Mufti Muhammad Zahid actively conducts training sessions on Islamic Finance, Takaful, and Risk Management on various platforms.
Presently, Mufti Muhammad Zahid serves as the Resident Shariah Board Member (RSBM) at Soneri Bank, Islamic Banking, and holds the position of Shariah Board Member at TPL Life & Shaheen, Window Takaful Operations.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTION:
What is Takaful Operator?
Takaful Operator is an organization which manages Takaful Fund and takes up the responsibility of determining contribution amount, collection of contributions and paying claims to eligible Participants. In this role, the Takaful Operator charges ‘Wakala’ fee for its services.
What are the controlling documents for Takaful as per the regulation?
Following are a set of controlling documents for Takaful:
Insurance Ordinance 2000
Insurance Rules 2002
Takaful Rules 2012
Insurance Ordinance 2000
Insurance Rules 2002
Takaful Rules 2012
Who is the regulator for Takaful in Pakistan?
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is the regulator for all insurance and Takaful companies in Pakistan
What is meant by Contribution?
Contribution means the amount payable by the participant to an operator under a Takaful contract.
What is Wakala Fees?
The term ‘Wakala’ (Agency) is derived from the word ‘Wakeel’ (Agent). It is the fee incurred by a Takaful Operator from the Participants Takaful Fund to manage the Takaful Fund.
What is meant by Participant?
Participant means a person who participates in a Takaful scheme and to whom a Takaful Contract is issued.
How are the contributions invested?
The contributions are invested in Shariah compliant mutual funds. The investments have the approval of the Shariah Advisor/Shariah Board of TPL Life Insurance, Window Takaful Operations.
Is Risk Protection (insurance) against Tawakkul (total dependence upon Allah (SWT)?
No human actions change the Will of Allah (SWT) for our destiny. Whether a person has insurance/Takaful or not has no effect on future events. However, we are instructed to take precautions and then fully trust and depend upon Almighty Allah (SWT): In a Hadith narrated by Anas bin Malik, one day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He (PBUH) asked the Bedouin, “Why don’t you tie down your camel”? The Bedouin answered, “I put my trust in Allah (SWT)”. The Prophet (PBUH) then said, “Tie your camel first, then put your trust in Allah (SWT)”.
[As quoted in Sunan At-Tirmidhi, 1981.]
[As quoted in Sunan At-Tirmidhi, 1981.]
Is all Risk Protection (insurance) Haraam (prohibited)?
The Fiqh Council of World Muslim League (1398/1978) resolution and The Fiqh Council of Organization of Islamic Conference (1405/1985) in Jeddah resolved that conventional insurance as presently practiced is Haraam, and that cooperative insurance (Takaful) is permissible and fully consistent with Shariah principles. Hence, conventional insurance is prohibited for Muslims (because it contains the elements of Riba, Al Maisir, and Al Gharar). By contrast, Takaful provides risk protection in accordance with Shariah based on the principles of Ta’awun (mutual assistance), brotherhood, piety and ethical operations.
What is the difference between Takaful and Insurance
Differences between Conventional Insurance and Takaful.
Point # 1: The fundamental difference between conventional insurance and Takaful is the “Change of nature of contract” from Aqd-e-Muawaza to Aqd-e-Taburru. This has eliminated Riba; and Rendered Gharar and Qimar/Maysir Ineffective.
Point # 2: Contributions goes into the Waqf Fund & Waqf Fund belongs to Allah (SWT).
Point # 3: The Waqf Fund pays the claims.
Point # 4: Contributions are invested only in Shari’ah Compliant business avenues.
Point # 5: An independent Shariah Advisor/Shariah Board supervises business activities for Shariah compliance.
Point # 1: The fundamental difference between conventional insurance and Takaful is the “Change of nature of contract” from Aqd-e-Muawaza to Aqd-e-Taburru. This has eliminated Riba; and Rendered Gharar and Qimar/Maysir Ineffective.
Point # 2: Contributions goes into the Waqf Fund & Waqf Fund belongs to Allah (SWT).
Point # 3: The Waqf Fund pays the claims.
Point # 4: Contributions are invested only in Shari’ah Compliant business avenues.
Point # 5: An independent Shariah Advisor/Shariah Board supervises business activities for Shariah compliance.
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