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Islamic scholars world-wide answered your questions about blood donations and volunteerism.

Islamic Viewpoint

Virtues of Blood Donation

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to donate blood to patients? Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi replies.


Donating Blood to Blood Banks

A few months ago, some of my friends told me that it is not allowed in Islam to donate blood to a blood bank. Even though I am not satisfied with this answer I have stopped donating blood. Could you please clarify the Islamic ruling concerning this issue? Sheikh Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Ash-Shanqiti, Director of the Islamic Center of South Plains, Lubbock, Texas, replies.


Donating Blood (Live Fatwa)

Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, Senior Lecturer/Imam at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, answered your questions on blood donations in this 2-hour long session of live fatwa.


Blood Donation to Non-Muslims

Is it permissible in Islam to donate blood to non-Muslims? Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, President of the Islamic Society of North America, replies.


Blood Transfusion

Is blood transfusion allowed in Islam? Why or why not? Jazakum Allah khayran. Sheikh Ibrahim Desai replies.


Got Infected with AIDS in Blood Transfusion: Whose Responsibility?

Sheikh Mustafa Az-Zarqa answers this very important question about a family that got infected with AIDS after receiving blood transfusions while in hospital.


Donating Blood While Fasting

"It is not recommended to donate blood while fasting unless there is an absolute necessity to do so," replies Sheikh Ahmad Kutty.  But it's not as straightforward as that.  Read his response. 


Participating in Volunteer Activities with Non-Muslims

Is it OK for me as a Muslim living in the West to participate in volunteer projects with non-Muslims? Read what Dr. Sano Koutoub Moustapha, member of the Islamic Fiqh Academy attached to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, has to say.


Activities for Western Muslim Youth in Summer

It is now summer time and many Muslim youth, especially those living in the West, need to have certain activities to make the best use of their summer vacation. Can you please explain to us some da`wah activities that we should focus on for Muslim youth?  Sheikh Ahmad Kutty gives his advice.


IslamOnline.net Exclusives!

* We Should be Proactive , Senior Lecturer/Imam at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, encourages Muslims living in non-Muslim countries to become more proactive in their communities. "There cannot be any charity more superior than giving a person the gift of life," - Sheikh Ahmad Kutty


* In Islam...Every Life is Precious  , Director of the Islamic Center of South Plains, Lubbock, Texas: "In Islam, life counts, and every life is precious and sacred." - Sheikh Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Ash-Shanqiti


* Donate the Juice of Life , from the Islamic Center of Southern California, USA, explains how donating blood brings out the full meaning of the verse: "and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind" (5:32) - Dr. Maher Hathout

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