Late donor's kidneys give life to two others on World Organ Donation Day

The family of Mohd. Khairil Jamaludin, who was declared brain dead on August 12, has chosen to donate his kidneys, offering a chance at life to two other individuals. The organ donation process took place on August 13, coinciding with World Organ Donation Day at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital.

Mohd. Khairil's wife, Norasmani Ahmad, 44, admitted to initial reluctance regarding the organ donation, as her husband had not been an organ donor pledgee. "I really hoped there was a way for him to recover, but when the doctor explained his brain condition and said there was no other option, I accepted it. I thought perhaps this was the end that Allah had decreed for him," she said.

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I really hoped there was a way for him to recover, but when the doctor explained his brain condition and said there was no other option, I accepted it. I thought perhaps this was the end that Allah had decreed for him.

Norasmani was particularly moved by a nurse, known as Kak Ros, who spoke to her about the significance of the situation. "Her words were simple: 'Not everyone is chosen by Allah to receive pain like this, but today Allah chose your husband with brain death, and perhaps through this, he can help others live,'" Norasmani recounted.

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Not everyone is chosen by Allah to receive pain like this, but today Allah chose your husband with brain death, and perhaps through this, he can help others live.

After discussing the matter with her family and seeking religious counsel from an 'ustaz' regarding the permissibility of organ donation to save lives, Norasmani felt clearer and more at ease. Her son also agreed to the donation. She recalled her husband's frequent desire to help others, even without financial means. "He always said if you can't help people with money, you can help with your sweat," she said, believing this was a way for him to fulfill that wish.

The hospital informed them that one recipient is in Kuala Lumpur, though their identity remains unknown. Norasmani expressed her hope that the organs are well-received and that the recipients can lead normal lives. She specifically chose to donate both kidneys, knowing many patients are awaiting them.

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He always said if you can't help people with money, you can help with your sweat.