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What is the general ruling on selling body parts? The Grand Ayatollah Hakim’s Fatwa

SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Hakim answered questions about selling body parts.

Question: Is it allowed to sell kidney and similar to it from body parts whether a person is in financial need or not; and what is the general rule about selling body parts?

The Grand Ayatollah Hakim: The Wajib precaution is to avoid selling body parts especially those parts which life of a person depends on them (like kidney), rather it is Haram if there is a fear that by removing the part, the health of the person will be in danger.

Question: Is it allowed for a poor person who needs money to sell body parts?

The Grand Ayatollah Hakim: The Wajib precaution is to avoid selling body parts especially those parts which life of a person depends on them (like kidney), rather it is Haram if there is a fear that by removing the part, the health of the person will be in danger.

Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA

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