Based on the above the medical profession concludes that life ceases as a result of brain stem death. The Council is of the opinion that trustworthy Doctors are the proper and authentic authority when it comes to defining the signs of death. Their dignity in life and death must be maintained. We have dignified the Children of Adam and transported them around on land and at sea. We have provided them with wholesome things and favoured them especially over many of those whom We have created.
Human life is sacred.
To terminate the life of one person is equivalent to the termination of the life of all humanity. Conversely the saving of one life is regarded as the saving of all humanity. Whosoever kills any person without another soul being involved or for causing corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind and whosoever saves the life of one it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. The Council is of the opinion that human organs should be donated, and not sold. It is prohibited to receive a price for an organ.