Doing dissection on human cadavers

· 29 Rajab 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to study at those Medical Schools where one has to compulsorily perform dissections on human cadavers?

Answer

This should be avoided.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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