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Hukum Bedah Siasat Ke Atas Mayat Yang Bukan Dikategorikan Kematian Kerana Kes Jenayah
What is the ruling on performing an autopsy on a body where death is not related to a criminal case?
Short answer
The 61st Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (27 January 2004) ruled that dissecting a corpse is originally forbidden.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Funerals & Death
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 61st Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (27 January 2004) ruled that dissecting a corpse is originally forbidden. It is permitted, however, in situations of necessity and urgent need. Examples include studying diseases, determining the cause of death, and research and education, especially in medicine.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum asal pembedahan mayat adalah haram tetapi dibolehkan sekiranya dalam keadaan dharurat dan terdapat keperluan yang mendesak
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Hukum Bedah Siasat Ke Atas Mayat Yang Bukan Dikategorikan Kematian Kerana Kes Jenayah”, 27 January 2004. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-bedah-siasat-ke-atas-mayat-yang-bukan-dikategorikan-kematian-kerana-kes-jenayah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-autopsy-non-criminal-death-cases/