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Bacteria used in a probiotic

· 18 Rabiʻ I 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

The question is related to the bacteria used in a probiotic.

Many years ago, a one time collection using an oral swab - like how a covid test is done - was obtained from a living infant. The bacteria was then isolated, identified, purified and mass produced after this single collection.

The bacteria in this specific probiotic do not contain any human material or DNA. Bacteria don't come from humans. It is a separate entity so to speak. They are not part of the human body.

Is it permissible to consume this medication?

Answer

If the medication does not contain any haraam or impure ingredient, then it will be permissible to consume it.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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