Comparing Takaful to Insurance
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The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model charges expenses to the participants' pool in Malaysia.

False (B)

The Mudarabah Model involves profit sharing in Islamic contracts.

True (A)

In the Mudarabah Model, the operator shares in surplus.

False (B)

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is considered an excellent and laudable model.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is not suitable for stand-alone Family/Individual Life Takaful operations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Mudarabah model for general/group Takaful, investment profits are shared between the operator and the participant.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Surplus in Takaful refers to what remains of capital/contributions after the deduction of claims and direct expenses.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Profit share in the Mudarabah model is distributed equally between the participants and shareholders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applying a Mudarabah contract to investment profits in Takaful operations is accepted by Sharia scholars.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Surplus and profit are considered the same thing in the context of Takaful underwriting operations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Takaful companies, the operators share in the surplus under the Mudarabah model.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

General/Group Takaful plans typically have longer durations, such as three years or more.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-surplus sharing Mudarabah model allows for the operator to receive a fixed fee instead of a share in the profits.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Takaful companies aim to maximize profits without any regard for ethical or social considerations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Investment profits in Takaful models can only be distributed to shareholders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Mudarabah model, both the Capital Provider and the Operator can share in the original capital provided.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jordan Islamic Insurance reimburses participants if expenses amount to more than the fixed expense fee for one year contracts.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Bank al Jazira Wakala Model, expenses are charged to the participants' fund.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Operator in the Wakala model is responsible for all start-up expenses and operational costs.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Takaful model ensures total transparency on all aspects of operation and fee structure.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Fiqh Academy resolution in 1985 stated that commercial insurance contracts are permissible according to Sharia law.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Takaful operations must adhere to a single specified contract according to the Fiqh Academy resolution.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mudarabah models in Takaful operations involve charging expenses to the participants' pool.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

General/Group Takaful only offers multi-year plans and does not include one-year plans.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah model, operators do not share in any surplus profits generated.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Takaful, the operator shares in the surplus in the Mudarabah Model.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model involves charging expenses to the participants' pool in Malaysia.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

General/Group Takaful plans usually have a minimum duration of 5 years.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Takaful, investment profits can only be made from equity investments.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is not suitable for stand-alone Family/Individual Life Takaful operations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model, investment profits are shared between the operator and the participants.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Mudarabah model for general/group Takaful, investment profits are shared between the operator and the participant.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is considered suitable for stand-alone Family/Individual Life Takaful operations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Mudarabah Model, the operator shares in the surplus.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model involves sharing expenses with the participants.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In one-year plans of General/Group Takaful, surplus sharing with participants occurs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is considered an inferior model compared to other Takaful models.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applying a Mudarabah contract to investment profits in Takaful operations is accepted by Sharia scholars.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Surplus in Takaful refers to what remains of capital/contributions after the deduction of claims and direct expenses.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Profit share in the Mudarabah model is distributed equally between the participants and shareholders.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

A Takaful model where expenses are charged to participants' funds, and the operator receives a fixed fee instead of profit sharing.

Mudarabah Model

A contract in Islamic finance that involves profit sharing between a capital provider (participant) and an operator.

Surplus in Takaful

The amount remaining after deducting claims and direct expenses from the total capital and contributions in Takaful.

Profit Sharing in Mudarabah Model

In Takaful, investment profits are shared between the participants and the operator based on a pre-agreed ratio.

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Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

A model that involves sharing expenses with the participants.

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General/Group Takaful

A type of Takaful plan that covers a group of individuals or a company for a specific period, usually shorter than a year.

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One-Year General/Group Takaful

A one-year plan for General/Group Takaful.

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Family/Individual Life Takaful

A type of Takaful plan that provides coverage for an individual or a family.

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Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah

In Takaful, the operator receives a fixed fee for their services instead of being a part of the profit sharing agreement.

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Takaful Company

An Islamic financial institution where participants' funds are managed based on Sharia principles.

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Transparency in Takaful

The principle of transparency and accountability in Takaful operations.

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Wakala Model

The operator's agreement to manage the participants' funds based on Sharia principles.

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Operator's Responsibility for Expenses in Wakala Model

The operator's responsibility for all start-up costs and operational expenses in the Takaful model.

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Transparent Management of Participants' Funds in Takaful

The participants' funds are managed in a transparent and accountable way in accordance with Islamic principles.

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Fiqh Academy Resolution on Commercial Insurance

A resolution that was issued by the Fiqh Academy in 1985, which stated that commercial insurance contracts are not permissible according to Sharia law.

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Flexibility in Takaful Contracts

The Fiqh Academy resolution on Takaful allows flexibility in choosing a specific contract, allowing for different models to be implemented.

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Investments in Mudarabah Model

The model where participants' funds are used to fund investments.

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Multi-Year General/Group Takaful Plan

A plan that covers a group of people or a company for a period of more than one year.

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Fixed Fee in Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

The operator receives a fixed fee instead of a share of the profits in the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model.

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Expense Allocation in Mudarabah Model

Involves expenses being charged to the participants' pool of money in the Takaful model.

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Expense Allocation in Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model (Malaysia)

Involves charging expenses to the participants' pool in Malaysia.

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Short-Term General/Group Takaful

A type of Takaful plan which covers a group of individuals or a company for a period of less than 5 years.

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Investments in Takaful

Involves the generation of profits from investments made with the participants' funds.

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Suitability of Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is appropriate for stand-alone Family/Individual Life Takaful operations.

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Profit Distribution in Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

Investment profits are shared between the operator and the participants in the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model.

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Profit Distribution in Mudarabah Model

Investment profits are split between the operator and the participants in the Mudarabah Model.

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Suitability of Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model for Individual Plans

This model is not suitable for stand-alone Family/Individual Life Takaful operations.

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Operator's Share in Mudarabah Model

The operator receives a share of the surplus in the Mudarabah Model.

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Expense Sharing in Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model does not involve sharing expenses with the participants.

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Surplus Sharing in One-Year General/Group Takaful

Surplus sharing with participants does not occur in one-year plans of General/Group Takaful.

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Effectiveness of Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model

The Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model is a valuable and effective model.

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