Faith-Based Integrity
We are guided by the Qur’anic principle of ta’awun (mutual cooperation) and adl (justice). Every policy we design reflects these values, ensuring that our members support one another through a system rooted in fairness, compassion, and accountability.
“Help one another in righteousness and piety…”
(Qur’an 5:2) Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB)
Takaful America operates under the ongoing oversight of an independent Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) comprised of qualified Islamic scholars, finance experts, and ethical advisors.
The SSB:
- Reviews and approves all products, contracts, and operations.
- Ensures compliance with AAOIFI (Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions) and IFSB (Islamic Financial Services Board) standards.
- Issues annual Shariah Compliance Reports for transparency and public accountability.
Shariah-Compliant Operations
Our business model avoids all elements prohibited under Islamic law, including:
- Riba (interest)
- Gharar (excessive uncertainty)
- Maisir (gambling/speculation)
- Tabarru’ (donation) for mutual assistance among participants.
- Wakalah (agency) and Mudarabah (profit-sharing) models for fair management and surplus distribution.
- Takaful funds invested only in halal, socially responsible sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and ethical equities.
Transparency and Accountability
We uphold full transparency in:
- Fund segregation between participants’ risk funds and shareholders’ accounts.
- Public disclosure of financials and Shariah audit results.
- Ethical reinvestment of surpluses through Sadar Foundation to benefit communities, education, and charitable causes.