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MOHON FATWA BERKAITAN PINGGAN MANGKUK BERASASKAN SERBUK TULANG (BONE ASH)
Is it permissible to use crockery made from animal bone powder (bone ash)?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that bone ash crockery made from pig bones, from non-halal animals other than pigs, or from halal animals that were not slaughtered is not permissible to use.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that bone ash crockery made from pig bones, from non-halal animals other than pigs, or from halal animals that were not slaughtered is not permissible to use. Use is permissible if the bone ash comes from a halal animal that has been slaughtered according to Islamic law. The ruling takes effect only with clear scientific proof of the materials used. Until such proof exists, Muslims are advised to avoid bone-based crockery to prevent doubt, based on the principle of precaution.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penggunaan perkakas pinggan mangkuk berasaskan serbuk tulang haiwan (BONE ASH) yang diperbuat daripada serbuk tulang babi adalah tidak harus mengikut hukum syara' dan wajib ditinggalkan penggunaannya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MOHON FATWA BERKAITAN PINGGAN MANGKUK BERASASKAN SERBUK TULANG (BONE ASH)”, 5 April 2010. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=264. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-bone-ash-crockery/