Insurability and Suicide: Shariah Issues in Underwriting

Rahman, Asmak Ab; Ahmad, Wan Marhaini Wan; Mohamad, Shamsiah; Muhamad, Rusnah

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.11.170

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“…In Islam suicide is considered as a major sin as there is nothing more precious than life. Thus, a true believer in Islam is not allowed to take his or her own life (Rahman et al., 2012). The Quran explicitly forbids individuals from killing themselves and warns that individuals who take their own lives will have to serve in hell perpetually and never be forgiven (Freamon, 2003; Kamal & Lowenthal, 2002).…”

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Masculinity and Suicide in Bangladesh

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Suicide is a serious but under-researched public health problem in Bangladesh. In light of this, we sought to explore the association between masculinities and suicide. We interviewed 20 family members/friends of men who died by suicide across 12 rural areas of the Jhenaidah district, Bangladesh. We found that male suicide was attributed to men’s inability to fulfil hegemonic masculine demands such as financial provision and meeting the sexual needs of their spouses. Suicide was also linked to men’s loss of self-respect and respect from others. Some participants mentioned that men committed suicide as an act of self-sacrifice, while others cited mental and physical illness. As a result of these findings, we propose that addressing socio-cultural and religious issues associated with men’s troubles may help to prevent suicide. At the same time, changing the restrictive gender roles and masculinity-related ideals is also needed to counter the problem.

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“…These texts contain the rules of Islamic law, which govern how Muslims should live. 47 It is indeed the case that humans, as social creatures, are unable to exist independently. Instead, they must adjust to the norms of personality and outlook on life adopted by the community and nation.…”

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Examining the Ethical Considerations of Placing Elderly Parents in Nursing Homes: A Perspective on Maqasid Sharia and Social Welfare

Helim,

Syarifuddin,

Suradilaga

2024

jua. jurnal. penelitian. dan. studi. hukum. islam.

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The objective of this study is to examine the legal status of parental care in juvenile homes, which continues to be a source of contention within the community. Some view the act as an act of disobedience, while others view it from a different perspective. The theoretical framework employed to investigate this issue is the theory maqasid sharia. The rationale for this approach is that it is considered to be a relevant methodology, and no other research has been identified that employs this theory. This type of research is normative legal research, which involves the examination of primary legal materials pertinent to the research. The results of this study indicate that entrusting parents to juvenile homes does not necessarily imply a rupture in the relationship between children and parents. Instead, it allows for the maintenance of positive relations with parents while avoiding the negative consequences of neglecting them. Consequently, this study aligns with maqasid sharia including the protection of parents' lives (hifz al-nafs), enabling parents to focus on worship (hifz al-Din) safeguarding against negative thoughts between them (hifz al-�aql), pertains to the avoidance of children doing wrong if they gather in the same house (hifz al-Nasl) and encompasses the maintenance of good relations between parents and children as an asset (hifdz al-mal). The results of this study are undoubtedly contentious, particularly when viewed through the lens of divergent trends. Nevertheless, the findings of this study can serve as a reference point to prevent the immediate assumption of unfaithfulness in children who leave their parents in nursing homes.

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