Fatwa Confirms Organ Donation Legal
The General Fatwa Department confirmed that donating organs after death is legally and religiously permissible. It is considered an act of charity and kindness, and one of the means to achieve the Sharia’s objective of preserving life. The fatwa requires ensuring the certainty of death, avoiding disfigurement of the body, and the success of the transplantation procedure. It also stipulates the presence of a will or the consent of the heirs, and discourages selling organs or accepting monetary compensation. Additionally, it is recommended that the donor concludes their life with a good deed to earn reward, while recognizing that the need for organ transplantation may outweigh a poor person's need for money. It emphasizes that organ transfer from living donors must be conducted under conditions such as competence and avoiding harm. The fatwa encourages viewing organ donation as a noble humanitarian act aimed at saving lives and improving patients’ health conditions.
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