Can we use glycerin? Someone told me that its not permissable so i would like to know what it contains that makes it haraam.

· 18 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1143English

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Can we use glycerin? Someone told me that its not permissable so i would like to know what it contains that makes it haraam.

Answer

Glycerine used in cakes, sweets and most foostaff may be consumed. Glycerine in other items may not be consumed.

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