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Halal Certification & Products
353 fatawa from 5 South African Darul Iftas on Halal Certification & Products, part of Food, Halal & Slaughter. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Halal Certification & Products fatawa — page 9 of 9
- Ask Imaam1 Jun 2004
according to Hanafi school, cheese of any kind or animal rennet can be used, Is consuming WHEY is alright?? And kinds of cheese i.e. cheddar, parmesan, romano?
Please consult these web-sites, where I have obtained the above references, since I am not an aalim or mufti that I could make a decision of right…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 May 2004
1. Is it permissible to eat kosher gelatin (as found in flavored yogurt)? 2. Is it permissible to eat sushi (spiced/flavored raw fish)?
1. Is it permissible to eat kosher gelatin (as found in flavored yogurt)? 2. Is it permissible to eat sushi (spiced/flavored raw fish)? 3. Is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2004
Are Veggie burgers made entirely from soy protein and vegetable sources halal. This is the product:http://www.yvesveggie.com/products_details.php?product_id=41
Assalamu-Alaikum, Are Veggie burgers made entirely from soy protein and vegetable sources halal. Companies manufacturing these say this is simulated…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2004
Would it be allowed to substitute "gelatin" and "glycerin" coated gelcapsules of fish oil for the fish oil itself?
Would it be allowed to substitute "gelatin" and "glycerin" coated gelcapsules of fish oil for the fish oil itself? I have been advised by my doctor…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
can i use lips stick which product will be halal?
Here my freinds make fun if i not apply lips stick i am not applying lip stick b-cos i am can't find halal so i want to know the halal product
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2003
Ibaadat not being accepted for 40 days. is it OK to eat spirit vinegar (ingredient you find in mayonaise and many sauces)?
I am enquiring to you in regards to a particle Hadith on the topic of food and nourishment which states that if a person has even a single morsel of…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2003
Is it Halal to use Vinegar that has red wine in its ingredients and also Honey mustard that has white wine included in its ingredients.
All products containing wine are forbidden (Haraam) and must be avoided. (SANHA) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2003
Is the ingredient liqueor (in the powder form) that is used in baking,halaal?
The question is very ambiguous. If reference is being made to cocoa liqueor then it is acceptable. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2003
want to use a capsule to increase penis size, which contains oystermeat, nf, kosher, gelatin capsule, because there is no other alternative ...permissible ??
i am a sunni boy, and want to use a capsule to increase penis size, which contains oystermeat, nf, kosher, gelatin capsule, because there is no…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2003
1.Is it ok to take pills to increase sperm? 2. Is animal rennet halal or haraam?
1.As I have low sperm count I've started taking herbal (vegetarian) pills, which I found in an newspaper article. 2. Animal rennet is found in food…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2003
Is it permissible to give away food, candy etc, to others if it contains haraam ingredients? If one received this as gift? Can you exchange it?
Is it permissible to give away food, candy etc, to others if it contains haraam ingredients? If one received this as gift? Can you exchange it? Can…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
I Have heard that the koo,All Gold and other tin spaghetties with cheese are haraam.Is this true?
In terms of the information received, the ordinary Koo and All Gold Tin spaghetti & Cheese products are Halaal suitable. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
The Prophet SAW ate cheese with haram rennet, so why is there discussion about thing with haram ingredients?
Alsalamu alaykum. 1.Is it a sahih hadith where the Prophet SAW ate cheese with haram animal rennet of mushriks, then when told said the Quran…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
Is animal rennet Halal Only when it is from a Halal slaughtered animal or is it halal even when its from a Haram slaughtered animal?
According to Your website,Animal rennet is Halal.. My question is..Is animal rennet Halal Only when it is from a Halal slaughtered animal or is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
I keep finding out new haram ingredients. I research one and find out about others. I've eaten haram stuff or at least may have been...Should I expect to be forgiven?
I keep finding out new haram ingredients. I research one and find out about others. I've eaten haram stuff or at least may have been, and have made…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2003
I like to know whether toothpaste which has glycerine as one of the ingredient is halal or haram to use.
If the Glycerine has been derived from Animal sources it would be deemed impermissible. Glycerine from plant sources is acceptable. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
Please could you advise me, with regards to eating at a non Muslim owned outlet certified Halaal by one of the 4 main Halaal organisations.
I have doubts of eating at such places because it is non Muslim owned, but i am told by other Muslims, that i can eat there because it IS halaal,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2002
1) Can we use perfumes with active ingredients as “Alcohol Denat”? 2) Does “Makrooh” means action done without any reward?
1) Can we use perfumes with active ingredients as ?Alcohol Denat?? Definition is at site http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-227.html. 2) Does…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
1. Is it okay to eat any meat by just saying bismillah? 2. Can we use products that have pig in them? 3.During Eid and Ramadan do we follow the moon in Saudi Arabia or our country?
1. Is it okay to eat any meat by just saying bismillah? 2. Can we use products that have pig in them? 3.During Eid and Ramadan do we follow the moon…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
are we allowed to eat bovine gelatine?
The permissibility of bovine gelatine depends on its manufacturing procedure. If metamorphosis takes place from collagen to gelatine, then it will…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
are we allowed to eat beacon gelatine?
The local Ulama of South Africa differ in their opinions regarding items containing Bovine gelatine manufactured at Klerksdorp. It is, therefore,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2002
Can a product containing “Gelatine” be applied externally onto the body?
I have purchased a product that is to be applied externally onto the body. The product helps strengthen the bones and in particular promotes growth.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Aug 2002
Are coke and soft drinks haraam or mushkook(doubtful)? Please reply!
I recently received a copy of Mujlisul Ulama 25 page document in english regarding their fatwa against comsumption of all coke and carbonated drinks…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 May 2002
haraam products - I use Nurpur Butter and Cheese which is manufactured in Pakistan. Am I allowed to eat these?
I read in an article about haraam things that as 'Renet' is used in all the cheeses, it is prohibited to use cheese. I use Nurpur Butter and Cheese…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
If the spoon of non zabihah chicken is used to prepare any halal food, does that halal food remain permissible to eat
I have a question. If the spoon of non zabihah chicken is used to prepare any halal food, does that halal food remain permissible to eat. Jazak…
- Ask Imaam14 Jan 2002
Halal Food and other questions..
as-salaam-ailikum 1. Are you allowed to eat French Fries, Cofee, Fish, ice cream etc. from an American managed and own place as long as there is not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Apr 2001
I have purchased kids multivitamin. I noticed on the box that the ingredients include "Gelatin hydrogenated". Can these tablets be consumed or not.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu If there is no adequate alternative, it is permissible to use such…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2000
Halal food mixing with haraam food.
My 2nd question about food,as I say we work for oilfield and eating is can not be alone we have to eat with rest, we need to know if any halal meat…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
In Islam is it allowed to use products that contain animal ingredients such as sodium tallowate in soaps and shampoos?Is it ok to use products that contain glycerin or glycol?
1. It is permissible. 2. It is permissible and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Sep 2000
Is it permissible to eat some Halaal food (Like Cheese Burger or French Fries) from a Restaurant which sold Haraam diets also like Hamburger,wine etc
At the outset, it must be noted that the Shariah has emphasized exercising precaution consuming halaal and abstaining from haraam. Therefore, the…
- Ask Imaam21 Sep 2000
Does frying Halaal food in vegatable oil which is also used for frying Haraam chickens at the same time make the Halaal food Haraam?
Shari?ah has emphasised on exercising precaution in Halaal and Haraam. If any outlet sells Haraam items as well, one should abstain as such an…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
In many products available we some E-numbers in the ingredients list. In front of each E-number we find their true meaning except for E-471.
None of the food products mention what this E-number (E-471) contains.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it permissible to use medication that contains ingredients that may be haraam?
If there is no adequate alternative for the product that contains Haraam ingredients, and the product is prescribed by a reliable physician, it will…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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