FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-281 : HUKUM SUNTIKAN KOSMETIK MENGGUNAKAN PLASENTA
What is the ruling on cosmetic treatments using injections of human or sheep placenta?
Short answer
The available portion of the fatwa explains what the placenta is and how placenta products, including injections, are used in medicine.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The available portion of the fatwa explains what the placenta is and how placenta products, including injections, are used in medicine. It notes that strong scientific evidence for their benefits remains limited, and that risks such as prion disease and viral infections like hepatitis persist. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the products are safe for users. The final ruling is not stated in the portion of the text provided.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sehingga hari ini, dapatan saintifik yang kukuh bagi khasiat plasenta sebagai bahan ubatan adalah sedikit sekali.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-281 : HUKUM SUNTIKAN KOSMETIK MENGGUNAKAN PLASENTA”, 10 January 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/3002-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-281-hukum-suntikan-kosmetik-menggunakan-plasenta. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-cosmetic-placenta-injections/