Basically, you can donate an organ if it doesn't adversely affect the person giving it (i.e. prevents them from living or causes them to have problems etc). In which case, I think you;d only be able to donate a kidney.
Though, it should be noted that certain muslims believe that even blood transfusions would be considered haram. It's kind of a grey area I guess, but, like with most Islamic teachings, just use common sense: if a guy needs blood or else he will die, and you're the only one who is a suitable candidate(i.e have same blood type) - DO IT! Chamone.
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
The issue on donating an organ has different levels. It's ruling can not apply for every situation.
They are divided:
1. If the organ that is being donated is a cause for life such as a heart or a liver, it is not allowed to donate it reason being that you will be killing another soul.
2. If the organ that is being donated does not depend on life, such as a kidney or blood vessels, then in this case it is there are two views among the contemporary scholars of Islam which are:
I. It is allowed to have organ transplants
II. It is not allowed to have organ transplant.
Okay, so you can donate an organ if it doesn't prevent you from living, such as a kidney or blood vessels.
If it does prevent you from living, like a heart or liver, etc., then it's impermissible.
What about when we die?
If we die, can we donate our heart/liver/lungs, etc.? Since we're already dead anyway?
1. It must be done after having ascertained the free consent of the donor prior to his /her death. It can be through a will to that effect, or signing the donor card, etc.
2. In a case where organ donation consent was not given prior to a donor’s death, the consent may be granted by the deceased’s closest relatives who are in a position to make such decisions on his/her behalf.
3. It must be an organ or tissue that is medically determined to be able to save the life or maintain the quality of life of another human being.
4. The organ must be removed only from the deceased person after the death has been ascertained through reliable medical procedures.
5. Organs can also be harvested from the victims of traffic accidents if their identities are unknown, but it must be done only following the valid decree of a judge."
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I was just about to ask this question but it seems that its already been done. The organ donation link above is not working so heres another one
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