The ruling on selling Blood
Question :
What is the ruling on selling blood? Is it permissible to take something in return as payment for it or not?
Answer:
Blood is impure and it is not permissible to use it or to take it as a cure or for anything else. It makes no difference if it is used by way of the mouth or the arteries or other than that. This is due to the reported Hadiths concerning the prohibition of using impurities or that which is forbidden for medical treatment. Among these evidences is the Hadith of Umm Ad-Darda'. She said that the Messenger of Allâh said:
"Verily, Allâh sent down the illness and the cure, and He has made a cure for every illness. Therefore, treat each other, but do not treat with something forbidden."
This was recorded by Abu Dawud. Ibn Mas'ud said concerning intoxicants, "Verily, Allâh did not place your cure in what He has forbidden for you." This was mentioned by Al-Bukhari. However, if the illness causes the man to reach a situation of dire necessity and he fears that he may die if he does not use the blood, then the necessities make prohibited things lawful. Allâh, the Most High, said:
"But whoever is forced by severe hunger, with no inclination to sin, then surely Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
So, if the situation causes the sick person to reach a state of fearing death for himself, it is permissible to transfer blood to him, and it may even be obligatory to save his life. In reference to taking compensation for that, it is not permissible. This is because when Allâh forbids something, He also forbids its price. Abu Dawud and Ibn Abi Shaybah recorded a Hadith from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet said:
"May Allâh curse the Jews. When the fat of the animals was made unlawful for them they melted it, sold it and devoured (i.e., used) its price."
If the person is not able to get the necessary blood without paying some compensation, it is permissible for him to pay to get it, and it is forbidden for the one who gives it to take any payment for it.
This is what has been signed (i.e., agreed to).
Source:
The Permanent Committee
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 4 Pages 434-435
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