Is It Permissible in Islam to Obtain Pet Insurance?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
I own a pet cat but may not be able to afford vet care if it falls seriously ill. Is it permissible in Islam to obtain pet insurance in this situation?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.
It is not permissible to obtain any type of insurance unless it is mandatory by the country’s law. However, there is an alternative. Shariah-compliant pet insurance is a relatively new concept in the insurance industry that caters to pet owners’ needs while adhering to Islamic principles. You can find more information at the link below.
I would like you to share your concerns with other pet owners about how they maintain and care for their pets.
I would like you to go through the valuable answer and link below. In sha Allah, you will receive guidance and direction.
I pray this helps answer your question.
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
