Is it permissible to perform an autopsy on a human body?
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Al-Huwaini: It appears from the answer, O our Shaykh, that you also prohibit performing an autopsy on a corpse, is that correct?
The Shaykh : That is so, especially since this autopsy is based on the system of disbelief first, and on not relying on the lawful means and causes by which the causes of the killing are investigated. Furthermore, the result of what you called an autopsy, which is to identify the perpetrator, is that even when they identify the perpetrator, they do not implement Allah’s ruling upon him. So what is the benefit of this autopsy? Is my answer clear?
Al-Huwaini: But the intention behind the autopsy is for the students themselves to learn.
The Shaykh : That is even further from being permissible, because this is a preliminary step to that.
Al-Huwaini: So, both scenarios are prohibited.
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
The Shaykh : That is so, especially since this autopsy is based on the system of disbelief first, and on not relying on the lawful means and causes by which the causes of the killing are investigated. Furthermore, the result of what you called an autopsy, which is to identify the perpetrator, is that even when they identify the perpetrator, they do not implement Allah’s ruling upon him. So what is the benefit of this autopsy? Is my answer clear?
Al-Huwaini: But the intention behind the autopsy is for the students themselves to learn.
The Shaykh : That is even further from being permissible, because this is a preliminary step to that.
Al-Huwaini: So, both scenarios are prohibited.
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
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