['Aalim Network QR] Organ Donation

[Mustafa Rawji <mrawji@aracnet.net>]

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Salamun alaykum,

	The reply to the following question was kindly provided by Dr. 
Takim.

Wasalaam,

Mustafa Rawji
Moderator, 'Aalim Network

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QUESTION:

As-salam,

My question is one that I have had to deal with frequently in my 
profession. I am a physician and have to address the topic of organ 
donation quite frequently.It has caused me to think about myself and 
my family.

As far as I know, we are not allowed to donate organs like eyes or kidneys
because they are a gift from Allah to us and we are responsible for them 
and how these gifts are used.  Am I correct?

Is it allowed in Islam to be an organ donor (living in the Western 
society)?  Are there any restrictions?  How about donating blood?

Please explain the reasons behind the answers.

thank you
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ANSWER:

Salaamun 'alaykum,

It is not permissible todonate the eye,however, donating a kidney for one 
who has another healthy one is permissible.

As far as leaving a will is concerned, according to ayatullah Seestani, 
organ donation is allowed only if the life of another Muslim depends on 
this organ, in fact it is permissible even if the donor has not made such a 
will. If it is done according to a will, there will be no diyya 
(compensation) due.

Ref:  Contemporary Rulings Q 131-132.

Fi Amanillah

Liyakatali Takim