FatwaJohorFood & Halal
HUKUM MINYAK IKAN DIPROSES TANPA DIBUANG PERUT DAN NAJISNYA
Is fish oil processed without removing the fish's innards and waste pure and lawful to consume?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that fish oil processed commercially in quantities involving thousands of tonnes of fish, without removing the innards 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
- 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 fish oil processed commercially in quantities involving thousands of tonnes of fish, without removing the innards or waste, is pure and lawful to consume. The ruling considers the difficulty of removing the innards one by one, the strict standards the industry must follow, and the health benefits of fish oil. The fatwa notes that scholars agree the contents of the belly of small fish, whether blood or waste, are pure, while ar-Ramly held that this also applies to large fish. Whether it may be eaten depends on trusted medical opinion on whether it causes harm.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
maka 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 Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “HUKUM MINYAK IKAN DIPROSES TANPA DIBUANG PERUT DAN NAJISNYA”, 15 March 2016. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=339. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-fish-oil-processed-without-removing-innards/