FatwaSarawakFood & Halal
HUKUM MINYAK IKAN YANG DIPROSES TANPA DIBUANG PERUT ATAU NAJISNYA
Is fish oil processed without removing the fish's intestines or waste pure and lawful to consume?
Short answer
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that fish oil processed commercially from thousands of tonnes of fish, without removing the intestines or waste, is pure and lawful to consume.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Info Fatwa
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Sarawak State Fatwa Council ruled that fish oil processed commercially from thousands of tonnes of fish, without removing the intestines or waste, is pure and lawful to consume. The ruling considers the difficulty of removing the contents of each fish individually, the strict standards of the processing industry, and the health benefits of fish oil. The fatwa also notes that the permissibility of consuming something pure still depends on trusted medical experts judging whether it is harmful.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
minyak ikan yang diproses secara komersial dalam kuantiti yang melibatkan beribu-ribu tan ikan tanpa dibuang perut atau najisnya adalah suci dan halal dimakan.
Read the full fatwa on the Sarawak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MINYAK IKAN YANG DIPROSES TANPA DIBUANG PERUT ATAU NAJISNYA”, date not stated. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/fatwa_list/#hukum-minyak-ikan-yang-diproses-tanpa-dibuang-perut-atau-najisnya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-fish-oil-processed-without-removing-intestines/