Muhsin, Sayyed Mohamed and Zulkifli, Nur Hasya and Zawawi, Nur Syazana (2024) Malaysian Muslim perspective vis-à-vis organ donation: a Maqāṣid-based field study. TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World, 17 (2). pp. 35-56. ISSN 2231-7015 E-ISSN 2637-0921
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Abstract
Malaysia faces a critical shortage of organ donors, with Muslims participating at lower rates compared to other ethnoreligious groups. This study investigates the sociocultural and religious factors shaping Muslim attitudes towards organ donation. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, a survey conducted in Kuala Lumpur assessed Muslims’ willingness to donate organs, while an interview with the Head of the National Transplant Resource Centre explored cultural and religious influences. Findings reveal significant barriers, including misconceptions that organ donation is self-harm, concerns about missing organs on Judgement Day, and beliefs regarding the sanctity of the human body in Islam. The study suggests that raising awareness through culturally sensitive campaigns, aligned with Sharīʿah principles, could address these concerns. This could potentially increase the number of Muslim organ donors, thus supporting the Sharīʿah goal of preserving life.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Organ Donation, Malaysia, Maqasid, Jom Ikrar, Hifz al-Nafs |
| Subjects: | K Law > KBP Islamic Law K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP490 Furūʻ al-fiqh. Substantive law. Branches of law. R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Sayyed Mohamed Muhsin |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Nov 2024 16:52 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Dec 2024 14:36 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116111 |
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