Dissecting the corpse of a deceased person for necessity and learning
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Question:
And other than that, do you steal the matter in secret?
Answer:
Yes, without necessity it is not permissible, even if they are disbelievers, because a person has dignity, even if he is a disbeliever, and therefore he is buried even if he is a disbeliever. However, if it is for a necessity such as learning medicine, this is a matter of consideration. Some scholars say there is no harm as long as the corpse is that of a disbeliever, in which case it is permissible to dissect it and learn from it. Some scholars have issued a fatwa to this effect, and the matter involves hesitation and difficulty.
And other than that, do you steal the matter in secret?
Answer:
Yes, without necessity it is not permissible, even if they are disbelievers, because a person has dignity, even if he is a disbeliever, and therefore he is buried even if he is a disbeliever. However, if it is for a necessity such as learning medicine, this is a matter of consideration. Some scholars say there is no harm as long as the corpse is that of a disbeliever, in which case it is permissible to dissect it and learn from it. Some scholars have issued a fatwa to this effect, and the matter involves hesitation and difficulty.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع كتاب الجنائز - 3 — islamhouse.com (23:48)
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