Is Organ Donation Allowed? [split from: Tough Decisions in life]

[Straight_up]

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One of the basic aims of the Muslim faith is saving lives. Islam does permit organ donations if it is done within permissible limits. Sexual organs are not allowed to be transplanted.

Islam asks that you are an adult, over 21 years and that you are in a well state of mind when making organ donation decisions. You should make it of your own free will and no one should pressure you into it. While alive, you cannot donate organs which your survival is dependant on e.g heart etc. While alive you can donate one kidney (if you are healthy) and skin from inner thighs etc for burn victims - which many people do for loved ones! You can donate your organs after your death as long as you were in good health and organs are in good condition e.g. if you die of cancer you cannot donate your organs.

The lives of thousands have been saved or transformed through organ and blood donations. Transplants are amazing achievements of modern medicine. My uncle had his sight restored through a cornea transplantation. Thousands have been given this gift of sight beacause of this.

When I was 7 months pregnant I was involved in a car crash. I was unconsious for months and Docs took my baby out and I saw her for 1st time when she was 2 months old. Had Islam not allowed blood or organ donations I would be dead by now! Islam is the most fairest religion on this earth. My life and my baby’s life was saved when we were donated blood and I was donated an organ - that too from a new graduate who was killed in another car accident in the same area!!! How life plays with us at times hey?

I have signed my donor card and keep it in my wallet and I donate blood too.

Fact: You are more likely to need a transplant than become a donor. One donor can save several lives.

Your post made me go “SubhanAllah!”. I hope it helps others see this issue in a different light as well.