Is organ and blood donation halal?
Scholars differ. Donating blood is widely permitted. Organ donation is permitted by many scholarly bodies to save life, and prohibited by some.
The views, and who holds them
| Held by | Verdict | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| OIC International Islamic Fiqh Academy (1988) and many UK scholars | Halal | Permitted, during life or after death, to save or greatly improve another life, with consent and without sale. |
| Some scholars | Haram | The body is a trust from God and must not be cut up after death. |
Quick answers
- Is organ and blood donation halal?
- Scholars differ. Donating blood is widely permitted. Organ donation is permitted by many scholarly bodies to save life, and prohibited by some.
- Who holds that it is halal?
- OIC International Islamic Fiqh Academy (1988) and many UK scholars: Permitted, during life or after death, to save or greatly improve another life, with consent and without sale.
- Who holds that it is haram?
- Some scholars: The body is a trust from God and must not be cut up after death.
Sources
- Halal or Not? rulebook topic “Organ and blood donation”, live answer (checked 28 September 2026)
- OIC International Islamic Fiqh Academy (1988) and many UK scholars
- Some scholars
Information, not a fatwa. Where scholars differ, this shows the main views so you can follow the one you already follow or ask a scholar you trust.
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