Resolution No.(215), (5/2015) by the Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies:
”Conditions that Permit Kidney Donation”
Date: 21/Ramadan/1436 AH, corresponding to 8/7/2015 AD.
All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.
The Board of Iftaa`, Research and Islamic Studies reviewed, on its 7th session held on the above date, the questions concerning the permissibility of kidney donation.
After thorough study and deliberation, the Board decided the following:
Kidney donation is permissible so long as the Sharia conditions stipulated in this regard are met. Not only that, but the Board believes that a person who does so with the intention of doing good to a patient will receive a reward from Allah, The Almighty. Allah Says in this regard {what means}: “and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people.” {Al-Mai`dah/32}.
The Sharia conditions in this regard are:
First: The donor should have complete capacity, with making sure of his willingness to do so and that he isn`t being used; particularly if that person is a woman.
Second: It has been medically proven that the kidney transplant is a success and useful to the patient, and that the donor`s health won`t be jeopardized, because the Sharia maxim states: “Harm shouldn`t be eliminated with a reciprocal harm.” Therefore, specialized expert doctors must be sure with certainty about the success of this procedure in every case.
Third: There should be no material benefit behind this donation, and this should be ascertained through the medical, legal, and supervisory bodies. They have the right to confine the donation in accordance with the degree of kinship that they see fit. This depends on the facts that they arrive at, and what they see fit for making benefit and warding off harm.
Fourth: All other treatments and medical procedures have been tested. And Allah Knows Best.
The Iftaa` Board
The Grand Mufti of Jordan/ Sheikh Abdulkareem Al-Khasawneh/ Chairman
Vice-Chairman of the Iftaa` Board/Prof. Ahmad Hilayel
Dr. Hail Abdulhafeez/ Member Sheilh Sa`id Hijjawi/ Member
Dr. Yahia Al-Botoush/ Member Dr. Mohammad Khair Al-Esa/ Member
Dr. Wasif Al-Bakri/ Member Prof. Mohammad Al-Qodat/ Member
Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalayleh/ Member Dr. Mohammad Al-Zo`bi/ Member
