Event Title
Organ Transplant in Islam
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
History
Mentor Information
Chad Lingwood
Department
History
Location
Kirkhof Center 2266
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:30 AM
Keywords
Culture, Death and Dying, Ethics, Religion
Abstract
I chose the topic of organ transplantation because of the mystery it holds and the importance it has within the religion of Islam. When the holy book, the Qur'an, was written organ donation was not scientifically thought possible so clear guidelines for organ donation and acceptance are not defined within it. My presentation will attempt to bring to light some of the issues concerning organ transplantation within the religion of Islam. Some Muslims it is believed that organ donation damages the body and will be unable to resurrect properly or at all. Contrastingly other Muslims believe that because giving organs is for the greater good that it is permissible even though it involves tampering with the body. Many factors go into considering whether organ donation is permissible some factors to be explained through my presentation include: biologically decreased donors verses brain-dead living donors, and live donors giving unnecessary organs.
Organ Transplant in Islam
Kirkhof Center 2266
I chose the topic of organ transplantation because of the mystery it holds and the importance it has within the religion of Islam. When the holy book, the Qur'an, was written organ donation was not scientifically thought possible so clear guidelines for organ donation and acceptance are not defined within it. My presentation will attempt to bring to light some of the issues concerning organ transplantation within the religion of Islam. Some Muslims it is believed that organ donation damages the body and will be unable to resurrect properly or at all. Contrastingly other Muslims believe that because giving organs is for the greater good that it is permissible even though it involves tampering with the body. Many factors go into considering whether organ donation is permissible some factors to be explained through my presentation include: biologically decreased donors verses brain-dead living donors, and live donors giving unnecessary organs.