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Fatwa Penggunaan Anggota Atau Unsur Haiwan Yang Haram Dimakan Selain Daripada Anjing Dan Babi Untuk Tujuan Kosmetik
What is the ruling on using cosmetic products containing parts or elements of animals forbidden to eat, other than dogs and pigs?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that Islam stresses cleanliness.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee ruled that Islam stresses cleanliness. Products from parts or elements of lawful animals are also prohibited if they cause harm. Cosmetic or similar products containing impure substances, including parts or elements of animals forbidden for consumption, or that harm humans, are forbidden to use.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
sebarang produk kosmetik atau sebagainya yang mengandungi bahan najis seperti anggota atau unsur haiwan yang haram dimakan atau yang memberi kemudaratan kepada manusia adalah haram digunakan.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Penggunaan Anggota Atau Unsur Haiwan Yang Haram Dimakan Selain Daripada Anjing Dan Babi Untuk Tujuan Kosmetik”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/fatwa-penggunaan-anggota-atau-unsur-haiwan-yang-haram-dimakan-selain-daripada-anjing-dan-babi-untuk-tujuan-kosmetik/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-cosmetics-from-haram-animal-parts/