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What is a key difference between Takaful and conventional insurance in terms of profit?
What is a key difference between Takaful and conventional insurance in terms of profit?
What type of investments are typically allowed in both Takaful and conventional insurance?
What type of investments are typically allowed in both Takaful and conventional insurance?
In which model does the operator share in the surplus generated?
In which model does the operator share in the surplus generated?
Which model does not involve sharing the surplus generated with the operator?
Which model does not involve sharing the surplus generated with the operator?
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What is a characteristic of General/Group Takaful under One Year Plans?
What is a characteristic of General/Group Takaful under One Year Plans?
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According to Mudarabah principles, who may share in the original capital provided?
According to Mudarabah principles, who may share in the original capital provided?
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In Bank al-Jazira Wakala Model, who is totally responsible for all start-up expenses and operational costs?
In Bank al-Jazira Wakala Model, who is totally responsible for all start-up expenses and operational costs?
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What is the key feature of the Bank al-Jazira Wakala Model regarding fees?
What is the key feature of the Bank al-Jazira Wakala Model regarding fees?
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How does Jordan Islamic Insurance handle fixed expense fees for one-year contracts?
How does Jordan Islamic Insurance handle fixed expense fees for one-year contracts?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of Takaful models involving Group Takaful-One Year Plans?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of Takaful models involving Group Takaful-One Year Plans?
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What is the main principle guiding Takaful companies in their operations?
What is the main principle guiding Takaful companies in their operations?
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According to Islamic economic principles, what should be the objective of a Takaful company?
According to Islamic economic principles, what should be the objective of a Takaful company?
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In the Mudarabah model for Takaful, what is the key feature of the operator sharing in surplus?
In the Mudarabah model for Takaful, what is the key feature of the operator sharing in surplus?
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What distinguishes the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah model in Takaful?
What distinguishes the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah model in Takaful?
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In General/Group Takaful for one-year plans, how are decisions typically made regarding corporate matters?
In General/Group Takaful for one-year plans, how are decisions typically made regarding corporate matters?
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Which Takaful model does not involve charging expenses to the participants' pool?
Which Takaful model does not involve charging expenses to the participants' pool?
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What is a key advantage of the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model over a Mutual insurance model?
What is a key advantage of the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model over a Mutual insurance model?
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In a Family/Individual Life Takaful operation, why is the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model considered a difficult business model?
In a Family/Individual Life Takaful operation, why is the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model considered a difficult business model?
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What is a characteristic of the Family/Individual Life Takaful operation under the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model?
What is a characteristic of the Family/Individual Life Takaful operation under the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model?
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Which Takaful model involves sharing 100% of the surplus with the participants and not with the operator?
Which Takaful model involves sharing 100% of the surplus with the participants and not with the operator?
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What is the main principle of Takaful models in terms of expense handling?
What is the main principle of Takaful models in terms of expense handling?
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In a Mudarabah Model of Takaful, how are investment profits typically shared?
In a Mudarabah Model of Takaful, how are investment profits typically shared?
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What distinguishes the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model in Takaful?
What distinguishes the Non-Surplus Sharing Mudarabah Model in Takaful?
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In General/Group Takaful with One Year Plans, how are risks typically managed?
In General/Group Takaful with One Year Plans, how are risks typically managed?
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What is one of the key features of Cooperative Risk-sharing in Takaful models?
What is one of the key features of Cooperative Risk-sharing in Takaful models?
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What is the primary concern when applying a Mudarabah contract in a Takaful underwriting operation?
What is the primary concern when applying a Mudarabah contract in a Takaful underwriting operation?
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How does surplus differ from profit concerning a Mudarabah contract in Takaful operations?
How does surplus differ from profit concerning a Mudarabah contract in Takaful operations?
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Why do Sharia scholars debate applying a Mudarabah contract to Takaful underwriting operations?
Why do Sharia scholars debate applying a Mudarabah contract to Takaful underwriting operations?
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In a Mudarabah Surplus Sharing Model, what remains after deducting claims and direct expenses?
In a Mudarabah Surplus Sharing Model, what remains after deducting claims and direct expenses?
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How do different Takaful models treat expenses according to the text?
How do different Takaful models treat expenses according to the text?
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What element is forgiven in Islamic finance, using charitable donation as an alternative?
What element is forgiven in Islamic finance, using charitable donation as an alternative?
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According to the Fiqh Academy Resolution 1985, what type of contract is considered prohibited (Haram) according to Sharia?
According to the Fiqh Academy Resolution 1985, what type of contract is considered prohibited (Haram) according to Sharia?
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What contract is deemed as the alternative and Sharia-compliant option for commercial insurance in Islamic finance?
What contract is deemed as the alternative and Sharia-compliant option for commercial insurance in Islamic finance?
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What did the Fiqh Academy Resolution 1985 not specify regarding Takaful operations?
What did the Fiqh Academy Resolution 1985 not specify regarding Takaful operations?
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Which element of Islamic law leads to variations in Takaful models?
Which element of Islamic law leads to variations in Takaful models?
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