Jordanian Iftaa Permits Post-Death Organ Donation
The General Iftaa Department in Jordan has affirmed that organ donation after death is permissible according to Islamic law and is considered an act of goodness and charity that contributes to saving the lives of patients. It pointed out that those who leave a will to donate their organs have concluded their lives with a beneficial act from which they can benefit in the hereafter. It explained that organ donation after death aligns with Islamic principles such as "necessities permit the forbidden," and that preserving human life is among the highest forms of goodness. The department also noted advancements in medical procedures in Jordan regarding organ transplantation and mentioned that previous fatwas have authorized donating the cornea of the eye, part of the liver, and organ transplants in general, provided that the relevant Islamic and medical regulations are followed—such as avoiding mutilation of the body, ensuring the success of the operation, obtaining the consent of the heirs or having a will from the deceased, and that all of this is done without financial compensation. Additionally, it outlined the conditions for donation from living donors, including that the donor must be fully competent, that the donation does not cause harm to their life, that the transplant is the only available treatment, and emphasized that the goal is to preserve human dignity and uphold the objectives of Sharia.
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