By 2008, the total gross written premium (GWP) for takaful business (life and non-life combined) had grown to just under $5.1 billion.

Takaful Insurance Resources

Understanding Takaful Practice

Takaful originates from Arabic word Kafalah, which means "joint guarantee". In principle, the Takaful Insurance system is based on mutual co-operation, responsibility, assurance, protection and assistance between groups of participants