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Hukum Pelupusan Organ Atau Tisu Pesakit Di Hospital
How should organs or tissues removed from patients in hospitals be disposed of according to Islamic law?
Short answer
Burying human organs or tissues separated from the body is originally recommended, as a mark of respect for humans and to prevent decay, the spread of disease or the remains being eaten by animals.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Burying human organs or tissues separated from the body is originally recommended, as a mark of respect for humans and to prevent decay, the spread of disease or the remains being eaten by animals. Burial becomes obligatory if omitting it could harm the living or degrade human dignity. If burial would cause harm or waste, for example because of hazardous substances such as formalin, the need for large areas and high cost, or threats such as flooding, the remains may be disposed of by safer methods such as incineration or other suitable means.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Menanam bahagian-bahagian tersebut pada asalnya adalah digalakkan. Namun ia menjadi satu kewajipan jika boleh membawa kepada keadaan yang memberikan kemudaratan kepada yang masih hidup atau merendahkan kemuliaan insan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Pelupusan Organ Atau Tisu Pesakit Di Hospital”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/1375-hukum-pelupusan-organ-atau-tisu-pesakit-di-hospital-2. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-disposal-patient-organs-tissues-hospital/