Shafi’i vs. Maliki Approaches to Organ Donation While both the Shafi’i and Maliki schools prioritize the preservation of life, subtle differences exist in their approach to organ donation.

Maliki Principles on Preserving Life The Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence emphasizes the preservation of life as a primary objective (maqasid al-shariah). Maliki scholars permit actions that protect

Medical Necessity in Shafi’i Fiqh The Shafi’i school places a strong emphasis on the principle of necessity (darurah), which permits actions that are normally restricted when essential to