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2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

7. Social Takaful

Authors : Sherin Kunhibava, Aishath Muneeza, Maryam Binti Khalid, Zakariya Mustapha, Thong Ming Sen

Published in: Islamic Social Finance

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of Social Takaful, offering readers insights into this crucial aspect of Islamic Social Finance. The chapter commences with an overview of Social Takaful, unraveling its fundamental principles and significance. A comparative analysis distinguishes Social Takaful from other Islamic financial tools like Sadaqah, Zakat, Waqf, Microfinance, and Social Sukuk, highlighting their unique contributions. The legal framework governing Social Takaful in Malaysia is thoroughly examined, providing readers with a clear understanding of regulatory nuances. Real-world case studies elucidate the practical application and impact of Social Takaful, offering valuable lessons. The chapter concludes by delving into the prevalent issues and challenges within the realm of Social Takaful, fostering a nuanced comprehension of this critical aspect of Islamic financial practice.

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Footnotes
1
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2
Hassan, M., & Muneeza, A. (2022). COVID-19 and Islamic Finance (Elements in the Economics of Emerging Markets). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1017/​9781009189484; Hassan, M.K., Muneeza, A., & Sarea, A.M. (Eds.). (2021). COVID-19 and Islamic social finance. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge; Hassan, M.K., Muneeza, A., & Sarea, A.M. (Eds.). (2021). Towards a Post-Covid Global Financial System Lessons in Social Responsibility From Islamic Finance. United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing Limited.
 
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Section 7.2 IFSA.
 
5
Section 90 IFSA.
 
6
Section 28 IFSA.
 
7
Section 91 IFSA.
 
8
Section 95 IFSA.
 
9
Section 16 IFSA.
 
10
In the Act the reference is made to the previous Act. Companies Act 2016 is the current legislation.
 
11
Section 287 IFSA.
 
12
Section 58 IFSA.
 
13
Section 28 & 29 IFSA.
 
14
Section 141 IFSA.
 
15
Sections 212–218 IFSA.
 
16
Malaysian Takaful Association. (n.d.). Value Based Intermediation for Takaful. http://​migration.​malaysiantakaful​.​com.​my/​vbit/​#faq.
 
18
Utusan Malaysia, mySalam beri sinar harapan kepada hampir 2 juta rakyat (16 January 2023). Retrieved from https://​www.​utusan.​com.​my/​nasional/​2023/​01/​mysalam-beri-sinar-harapan-kepada-hampir-2-juta-rakyat/​.
 
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The World Bank. (2020). Takaful and Karama: A Social Safety Net project that Promotes Egyptian Women Empowerment and Human Capital. https://​www.​worldbank.​org/​en/​results/​2020/​11/​17/​takaful-and-karama-a-social-safety-net-project-that-promotes-egyptian-women-empowerment-and-human-capital.
 
21
State Information Service, Takaful & Karama Program. Retrieved from https://​www.​sis.​gov.​eg/​Story/​173372/​Takaful-%26-Karama-Program?​lang=​en-us
 
22
Kadar, S.A. (2018). India’s Muslims develop mutual health insurance scheme as alternative to Takaful. https://​www.​zawya.​com/​en/​business/​indias-muslims-develop-mutual-health-insurance-scheme-as-alternative-to-takaful-wcycmj2k.
 
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BNM, Licensing and Regulatory Framework for Digital Insurers and Takaful Operators Exposure Draft. Retrieved from https://​www.​bnm.​gov.​my/​documents/​20124/​948107/​ED_​DITO_​Licensing_​and_​Regulatory_​Framework.​pdf.
 
Metadata
Title
Social Takaful
Authors
Sherin Kunhibava
Aishath Muneeza
Maryam Binti Khalid
Zakariya Mustapha
Thong Ming Sen
Copyright Year
2024
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1410-0_7

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