I was reading recent Fatwas, and came across a question about carmine (cochineal). In Fatwaa 12 September 2012 it says Halal and 9 September it says Haram. Please clarify.
Question
Assalamu Alaikum.
i was reading recent fatwas, and came across a question about carmine (cochineal). in fatwa 12 september 2012 it says halal and 9 september 2012 it says haram. please clarify.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
Your question refers.
Fatwaa #22225 of 12 September 2012 refers to Cochineal (E120) while Fatwaa # 22226 of 09 September 2012 refers to Allura Red AC (E129).
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Ismail Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa
Durban, South Africa
Checked and Concurred by,
Moulana Abdul Azeem Bin Abdur Rahmaan
Student Darul Iftaa
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- Moulana Abdul Azeem Bin Abdur Rahmaan
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