A. Definition of Takaful (Takaful)
1) Meaning of the Word Takaful
In language, takaful (تكافل) derived from the root word (ك ف ل), which means help, give a living and take over a person's case. In the Qur'an the word takaful is not found, but there are some words that same meaning to takaful words, as in:
QS. Thoha / 20: 40
إذ تمشي أختك فتقول هل أدلكم على من يكفله
"(It is) a woman when your brother goes, then he said to the (family of Pharaoh): 'May I show you someone who will maintain it?"
QS. Annisa / 04: 85:
ومن يشفع شفاعة سيئة يكن له كفل منها
"And whoever gives syafa'at that bad, surely she would bear a share (sin) thereof .."
1) Meaning of the Word Takaful
In language, takaful (تكافل) derived from the root word (ك ف ل), which means help, give a living and take over a person's case. In the Qur'an the word takaful is not found, but there are some words that same meaning to takaful words, as in:
QS. Thoha / 20: 40
إذ تمشي أختك فتقول هل أدلكم على من يكفله
"(It is) a woman when your brother goes, then he said to the (family of Pharaoh): 'May I show you someone who will maintain it?"
QS. Annisa / 04: 85:
ومن يشفع شفاعة سيئة يكن له كفل منها
"And whoever gives syafa'at that bad, surely she would bear a share (sin) thereof .."
