Terms & Conditions
MFAP Shariah-compliant membership terms. Please read carefully.
By joining MFAP, you agree to these terms. This program is a community support fund, not insurance.
1 Membership Only
Members join the program by contributing monthly. This is a membership in a community support fund, not an insurance contract. Assistance is provided toward funeral and burial expenses based on plan level.
2 Tabarru' Contribution
All monthly contributions are treated as voluntary donations to a community support fund.
3 Purpose of the Fund
Funds are used only to assist with the funeral and burial expenses of registered members.
4 Assistance Amount
The program provides financial assistance toward funeral and burial expenses based on the selected plan level. Stated amounts (where applicable) are as follows:
- Basic Plan: Up to $8,000
- Recommended Plan: Financial assistance based on plan level (see plan details)
- Standard Plan: Up to $16,000
- Premium Plan: Up to $20,000
5 Payments
Payments are issued to: funeral home, cemetery, or family representative (for documented funeral costs).
6 No Cash Profit
The program does not allow cash profit, interest (riba), or any unrelated payments. Assistance is for actual funeral and burial expenses only.
7 Waiting Period
A 90-day waiting period applies unless death occurs from an accident.
8 Membership Requirements
To be eligible: be Muslim, reside in the USA, and keep contributions up to date.
9 Administrative Fee
A small percentage of contributions may be deducted for operational costs.
10 Shariah Compliance Statement
MFAP operates according to Islamic principles: tabarru' contributions, no riba, no maysir/gharar, no guaranteed cash profits, assistance only for funeral/burial expenses, surplus remains in the community pool, operated under a nonprofit religious organization.
This makes MFAP halal and fully permissible.
Important
This program is NOT insurance. It is a Shariah-compliant community support fund (tabarru') based on Islamic cooperative principles. There are no guaranteed payments beyond financial assistance for actual funeral and burial expenses.