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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takaful

The purpose of this system is not profits, but to uphold the principle of "bear ye one another's burden". The principles of takaful are as follows:

- Policyholders cooperate among themselves for their common good. - Policyholders contributions are considered as donations to the fund (pool) - Every policyholder pays his subscription to help those who need assistance. - Losses are divided and liabilities spread according to the community pooling system. - Uncertainty is eliminated concerning subscription and compensation. - It does not derive advantage at the cost of others. ...



And yet the insurance companies are for-profit corporations. Does not compute.




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