If a man's head dies but there is still a pulse in his organs, is it permissible to disconnect the artificial respiration from him?
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The questioner : Some people curse the Divine Essence, and these people are of three categories. The first category is...
Another questioner : Regarding the previous topic, sometimes in hospitals they contact us. A man's head dies, but there is still a pulse in his organs. They have to disconnect the artificial respiration from him so that he dies, meaning that in their medical opinion, there is no life left in him. Is that permissible for them?
The Shaykh : It is likely obligatory.
The questioner : It is obligatory.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : They remove the artificial respiration from him.
The Shaykh : Of course, because what is the benefit of this artificial mechanism?
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
Another questioner : Regarding the previous topic, sometimes in hospitals they contact us. A man's head dies, but there is still a pulse in his organs. They have to disconnect the artificial respiration from him so that he dies, meaning that in their medical opinion, there is no life left in him. Is that permissible for them?
The Shaykh : It is likely obligatory.
The questioner : It is obligatory.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : They remove the artificial respiration from him.
The Shaykh : Of course, because what is the benefit of this artificial mechanism?
The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And you as well.
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