Resolutions of Iftaa' Board



Resolutions of Iftaa' Board

Resolution No.(140): "Ruling on Charging a Fee for Testing the Usability of Blood"

Date Added : 27-10-2015

 

Resolution No.(140)(4/2010): "Ruling on Charging a Fee for Testing the Usability of Blood"

Date: 7/5/1431 AH, corresponding to 22/4/2010 AD.

 

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of The Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad and upon all his family and companions.

During its fourth session held on the above given date, the Board reviewed the question concerning the Ministry of Health`s decision to charge fifteen JDs for each blood unit. Having reviewed the letter of the Health Minister, in which he stated that the fee is for covering the expenses of carrying the blood units, the Board realized that it covers the cost of the tests run by the Ministry, and not a price for the blood itself. After prolonged deliberations, the Board decided what follows:

Since the charged sum is in for testing the blood`s usability and not a price for the blood itself, thus it is permissible. And Allah Knows Best.

 

Chairman of the Iftaa` Board, Grand Mufti of Jordan, Dr. Abdulkareem al-Khasawneh

Vice Chairman of the Iftaa` Board,

                                                           Dr. Ahmad Hilayel

Sheikh Sa'eed Hijjawii/Member

                                                           Dr. Yahia al-Botoosh/ Member

                                                           Dr. Mohammad Khair al-Eesa/ Member

                                                           Judge Sari Atieh/ Member

                                                           Dr. Abdul-Rahman Ibdah/Member

                                                           Dr. Muhammad Aiqla Al-Ibrahim/Member 

                                                           Dr. Abdul-Naser Abu Al-Basal/Member 

                                                           Dr. Muhammad Al-Khalayla/Member 

                                                           Dr. Muhammad Al-Gharayba/Member 

                                                           Dr. Ahmad Al-Hasanat/ Executive Secretary of the Iftaa Board

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Summarized Fatawaa

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One who swears by Allah unintentionally and isn`t determined to fulfill his oath, nothing is due on him. Allah, The Almighty, Says (What means): "God will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts; and He is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing." [Al-Baqarah/225]. However, it is dispraised for a Muslim to swear frequently.

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