The Ruling on Donating Organs to a Person in Dire Necessity

Question:
I have a full brother who is suffering from a kidney condition—specifically, a serious inflammation of the kidneys. I have resolved to donate a kidney to him. Is that permissible, or should I go to India and buy a kidney for my brother? I ask for your guidance. May Allah reward you abundantly.

Answer:
The scholars have differed on this matter: some have permitted it, while others have not. The closer view—may Allah know best—is that it is permissible, provided the doctors confirm that there is no danger to him. If the specialist doctor confirms that there is no danger to him, and that if a kidney is taken from him, his second kidney will suffice him and it will not harm him, and that it will benefit his brother by matching his brother’s need—since some organs may not match—then if the specialist doctors confirm this and there is no danger to him, there is nothing wrong with it.