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Operational and Actuarial
Aspectst of TakafulTopic 2
Shariah and RegulatoryEnvironment
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Sub Topics
Shariah Principles
Takaful Basis and Principles
Regulation on Takaful Shariah Advisory Commitee
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Objectives of Shariah
Shariah looks towards the improvementand perfection of the conditions of humanlife.
The benefits of Shariah can be classified
as follows:[1]1. The Daruriyyah (essentials)2. The Hajiah (complementary)3. The Tahsiniyyah (desirable)
[1] Hashim Kamali, Principle of IslamicJuris prudence
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Objectives of Shariah
Shariah provides for mankind in many ways sothat he can attain a prosperous life. However aprosperous life should not be an ultimate goal ofmankind and must be within permissible
economic and social activities so that unity andharmony amongst man prevail.
Islam views the economic activities of man quitelawful, meritorious and sometimes obligatory. Iteven approves that mankind progresseconomically but such progress should not be thebe-all and the end-all of human life.
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Sources of Shariah
Primary Sources:
Quran
Hadith/Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet)
Secondary Sources:Ijma (Consensus of Jurists)
Qiyas (Analogy)
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Shahriah Doctrines
Wajib (Obligatory)
Mandub (commendable)
Halal (permissible) Makruh (reprehensible)
Haram (prohibited)
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Legal Maxim of Shariah
There are five fundamental legal maxims (qaidahkulliyah). The five are:
1. Acts are judged by the intention behind them(Al-umuru bi-maqasidiha);
2. Certainty is not overruled by doubt(Al-yaqinula yuzallu bish-shakk);
3. Custom is the basis of judgement(Al-aadatumuhakkamatun);
4. Hardship begets facility(Al-mashaqqatu tujlabat-taysir); and
5. Harm must be eliminated(Ad-dararu yuzal).
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Application to Takaful
Some of the more common corollary legalmaxims that has been used in the discussion ontakaful are :
1. The original legal position of any matter is
permissibility until there is evidence prohibitingit.
2. Whatever leads to haram, is in itself haram.
3. In contracts effect is given to intention and
meaning and not to words and phrases.4. Difficulty brings ease.
5. The ends do not justify the means.
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Shariah Basis for Takaful
The Takaful policy embodies the conceptof Tawakkul whereby one should strivehard in overcoming ones unexpected
future risk or perils before leaving onesdestiny in the hand ofAllah(s.w.t.)
Anas bin Malik r.a. narrated that the HolyProphet (s.a.w) told a Bedwin Arab who
left his camel untied trusting to the will ofAlah (s.w.t.) to tie the camel first thenleave it to Allah (s.w.t.)
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Shariah Basis for Takaful
Takaful is aim at providing protection from futureunforeseen constraints upon the occurrence of anunexpected particular future risk. The followingsayings by the Holy Prophet justified the concept
of protection for those who are in need. Narrated by Abu Huraira (r.a.. the Holy
Prophet(s.a.w.) said: whosoever removes awordly hardship from a believer, Allah (s.w.t.)will remove from him one of the hardships of the
day of judgement. Whosoeveralleviates formone, Allah(s.w.t.) will alleviate his lot in thisworld and the next.
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Concepts of Takaful
The contract of Takaful is foundedon the following three principles:
1. Mutual responsibility,
2. Mutual assistance and cooperation,
3. Mutual protection or guarantee.
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Mutual Responsibility
In al-Bukhari and Muslim it was reportedthat the Prophet had said:
Each and every one of you shall bearresponsibility and every one shall be
responsible for those who he is to beresponsible for.
The relationship and kinsman ship
amongst those who believe is like onebody part, when one part suffers frompain the other part shall feel the same.
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Mutual Assistance and Cooperation
Help you one another in virtue,righteousness and piety; but do not helpone another in sin and transgression. Al-
Maidah (5:2)
Do not misappropriate your propertyamong yourselves in vanities, but let therebe amongst you traffic and trade bymutual goodwill An- Nisa (4:29)
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Mutual Protection and Guarantee
(Allah) He, has fed them againsthunger and has made them safefrom fear. Al-Qurashi (106:4)
Verily, that who believes is one whoprovides safety and protection toanother mans property and life.Narrated by Ibn Majah
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Existing Regulations
Malaysia Takaful Act 1984
Bahrain Insurance Law 1987
KSA Control Law for CooperativeInsurance Companies 2003
Indonesia Law with respect to
Insurance Business 1992 Singapore Insurance Act 2002
(Revised)
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International Governing Bodies
OIC Fiqh Academy
Islamic Financial Services Board(IFSB)
Accounting and AuditingOrganization of Islamic FinancialInstitutions (AAOIFI)
International Association ofInsurance Supervisors (IAIS)
Basel Accord
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IAIS Core Principles
ICP 1 Conditions for effectiveinsurance supervision
ICP 3- Supervisory authority
ICP 6 Licensing
ICP 7 - Suitability of persons
ICP 9 - Corporate governance ICP 10 - Internal control
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IAIS Core Principles
ICP 16 - Winding-up and exit fromthe market
ICP 19 - Insurance activity
ICP21 Investments
ICP 22 - Derivatives and similar
commitments ICP 23 - Capital adequacy and
solvency
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IAIS Core Principles
ICP24 Intermediaries
ICP 25 - Consumer protection
ICP 26 - Information, disclosure &transparency towards the market
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Objectives of AAOIFI
To develop accounting and auditing thoughts relevant toIslamic financial institutions;
To disseminate accounting and auditing thoughts relevantto Islamic financial institutions and its applicationsthrough training, seminars, publication of periodicalnewsletters, carrying out and commissioning of researchand other means;
To prepare, promulgate and interpret accounting andauditing standards for Islamic financial institutions; and
To review and amend, accounting and auditing standardsfor Islamic financial institutions.
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BNM Guidelines
Guidelines on Directorship for Takaful Operators Guidelines on Prohibitions Against Unfair Practices in
Takaful Business Guidelines on Claims Settlement Practices Guidelines on Proper Advice Practice for Family Takaful
Business Guidelines on Operating Costs of Family Takaful Business Guidelines on Financial Statements for Takaful Operators Guidelines on Related Party Transactions for Takaful
Operators Guidelines on Outsourcing For Takaful Operators Guidelines on the Governance of Shariah Committee
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Shariah Advisory Council
Roles and Functions
To advise the Board on Shariah matters in itsbusiness operation;
To endorse Shariah Compliance Manuals; To endorse and validate relevant
documentations;
To assist related parties on Shariah matters for
advice upon request; To advise on matters to be referred to the
SAC;
To provide written Shariah opinion;
To assist the SAC on reference for advice;
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