Organ Donation in Islam: The Interplay of Jurisprudence, Ethics, and Society delves into the complexities and nuances of organ donation in Muslim communities. A diverse group of authors including Muslim jurists, academic researchers, clinicians and policy stakeholders engage with the multi-faceted topic. Contributions from Sunni and Shia scholars are positioned alongside each other, giving the reader an appreciation of the different Islamic traditions and legal methodologies; and qualitative research examining the views and potential concerns of Muslim families towards donating organs of loved ones is juxtaposed with the work of academicians and community advocates engaging diverse Muslim communities to equip them with the knowledge and tools to make informed donation decisions. Taken together the collection yields new ethical, empirical and sociological insights into how issues of body ownership, the definition of death, and community engagement interface with the act of donation. Accordingly, this wide-ranging volume represents a invaluable resource for religious leaders, healthcare professionals, social scientists, policy makers, researchers, and others interested in the interplay between contemporary healthcare, religious tradition, health policy and the topic of organ donation.

About the Author

Mahdiyah Jaffer is research co-ordinator at Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI).

Aasim I. Padela is professor of emergency medicine, bioethics and the medical humanities at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Gurch Randhawa is professor of diversity in public health and director of the UK Organ Donation & Transplant Research Centre at University of Bedfordshire.

Awards
Winner of Outstanding Academic Title 2023.



Book Information
ISBN 9781666909913
Author Mahdiyah Jaffer
Format Hardback
Page Count 410
Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 726g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 157mm * 29mm