Consuming gelatine capsules
Question
Please could you assist as to whether it would be permissible to use capsules appetite suppressant. I'm not sure of the origin of the capsule.
Answer
Find out whether the capsules are gelatin capsules. If they are gelatin capsules, then do not consume it. Rather, look for a halaal alternative.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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