What is the ruling regarding a Muslim living in a non-Muslim country who donates his body for scientific research after his death? Is it permissible to pray over him given the uncertainty of his burial?
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It is permissible to dissect the body of a Muslim for learning purposes if there is a need for it and the body is specified. It is also permissible to donate organs after death. Then, the body should be washed, shrouded, prayed over, and buried.
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