If an organ of an atheist is transplanted in a Muslim’s body, would it be considered ritually pure (tãhir)…

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If an organ of an atheist is transplanted in a Muslim’s body, would it be considered ritually pure (tãhir) when it is considered, after transplantation, as part of the Muslim’s body?

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani · Accepted Answer

An organ extracted from the body is ritually impure (najis) irrespective of whether it came from a Muslim or a non-Muslim. And when it becomes, by rejuvenation, part of a Muslim’s body or of someone who is considered a Muslim, it becomes tãhir.

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