The Jurisprudential Basis for Buying and Selling Blood
Bioethics and Health Law Journal (BHL),
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2025),
22 February 2026
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Page 1-12
https://doi.org/10.22037/bhl.v5i5.48506
Abstract
Bood, a vital component of the human body, plays a critical role in preserving life. Modern medical advancements and the use of blood and its products in transfusions and saving human lives have brought the issue of buying and selling blood to the forefront as a contemporary concern. Islamic jurists have offered various perspectives in this regard. The aim of this research is to examine the jurisprudential (fiqhi) basis for the buying and selling of blood, considering its specialized applications in medical science and its role in saving human lives. This study also presents the views of contemporary jurists on this topic. This paper analyzes arguments regarding the ruling on blood buying and selling, examining the jurisprudential foundations of this issue. In this context, the evidence related to each viewpoint is carefully examined. A cognitive approach to analyzing the evidence, focusing on understanding the purposes of Sharia and the general principles governing jurisprudence, helps more accurately explain the jurisprudential basis of this subject. Examination of the evidence shows that the absolute prohibition of buying and selling blood is based on the consumption of blood and non-medical uses. In the present era, given the significant benefits of blood in medical applications and its role in saving human lives (except in specific cases, such as saving the lives of hostile non-believers), the buying and selling of blood is permissible, subject to certain conditions and stipulations. This permissibility is based on the principle of “prioritizing the greater good” and giving precedence to the preservation of human life over the initial prohibition of buying and selling blood. The prevalent benefits of blood in modern medicine, especially in saving human lives, outweigh the jurisprudential restrictions focused on non-medical consumption of blood. The permissibility of this practice is conditional on its use in medical contexts, which aligns with the overall Islamic principle of preserving life. It is worth noting that this permissibility requires adherence to more precise ethical and jurisprudential considerations, including ensuring equitable access to blood and preventing the exploitation of needy individuals. Furthermore, attention to the views of various jurists and efforts to find practical solutions that meet society's needs while respecting jurisprudential principles are essential.
- Blood
- Buying and Selling
- Prohibition
- Permissibility
- Medical Uses
- Saving Human Lives.
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