Donating body parts

· 6 Safar 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is donating body parts allowed in Islam or not?

Answer

It is not permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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