Using cosmetics with haraam ingredients

· 6 Shaʻban 1446 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

If cosmetic items and creams contain an ingredient that is derived from the meat of an animal that is haraam (either not slaughtered according to Shariah or from any haraam animal), is this cream impure and will it render the person using it impure (impure in the sense that one cannot read Salaah, Quraan etc.).

When it comes to the cream, it is only applied to the skin.

Answer

If it is only for cosmetic reasons then avoid it.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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