I have recently heard that using hair gel is not permissible as it contains placenta and alchohol. What is the ruling on this and do u know of any gel that does not contain placenta and alcohol.

· 27 Shawwal 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2037English

Question

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I have recently heard that using hair gel is not permissible as it contains placenta and alchohol. What is the ruling on this and do u know of any gel that does not contain placenta and alcohol.

Answer

We are not aware of any hair gel containing placenta and alcohol. We advise you refer your query to SANHA at halaal@sanha.org.za

They will investigate and inform you accordingly.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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