Having one’s appendix removed

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Q: What is the ruling when it comes to surgery, for example, having an appendix removed or getting a kidney transplant etc?

Bismillaah

A: Removing the appendix for medical reasons is permissible but transplanting is impermissible.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.

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