Comparing the Merits of Fasting on the Day of Ashura and Donating Blood
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Question:
Abu Abd al-Karim says: A person fasted on the Day of Ashura, and he was asked to donate blood to another person who needed it. Which is better, fasting or donating blood?
Answer:
If the recipient is in need of the blood and it is a dire necessity, then providing it is better than fasting. As for donating blood when there is no pressing need or dire necessity, fasting is better. Yes.
Abu Abd al-Karim says: A person fasted on the Day of Ashura, and he was asked to donate blood to another person who needed it. Which is better, fasting or donating blood?
Answer:
If the recipient is in need of the blood and it is a dire necessity, then providing it is better than fasting. As for donating blood when there is no pressing need or dire necessity, fasting is better. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/237 — archive.org (2:39)
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