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Fatwa ID: 08502<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by Maulana Nuski Cassim<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I have a question regarding the obligation to investigate the purity (taharah) of skincare and personal care products in the West, particularly concerning glycerin in moisturisers and similar products.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. \u00a0 General Obligation to Investigate<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If a product contains glycerin, lecithin, or other potentially animal-derived ingredients, am I required to investigate whether these ingredients come from a halal source?<\/span>
\n\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Does the principle of default purity (asl al-taharah) apply unless there is clear evidence of impurity?<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. \u00a0 Past Products Used<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If I have used moisturizing products without checking their glycerin source in the past, am I required to investigate those now?<\/span>
\n\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If I later find out that they contained animal-based glycerin from non-halal slaughter, does that affect previous prayers or wudu?<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. \u00a0 Current Products and Practicality<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Given that most products in the West are not halal-certified and companies do not always disclose ingredient sources, to what extent am I required to actively investigate each product before use?<\/span>
\n\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If the manufacturer cannot confirm whether an ingredient is from a halal or haram source, can I assume it is pure (tahir) by default?<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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When it comes to animal ingredients found in cosmetic products such as glycerine, lecithin, etc., it is worth noting that many of these ingredients undergo a process of metamorphosis (istihalah).[1]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moreover, as you have mentioned, companies do not always disclose ingredient sources and many a times the company representatives cannot confirm whether an ingredient is from a halal or haram source.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thus, one is to assume it is pure (tahir) and permissible by default\u2014as is the basis of all things [excluding meat] until proven otherwise.[2]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Though it is of vital importance to ensure that which we eat and consume is halal, we are not obligated to go into extremes when it comes to doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Another point to consider is that most cosmetic products from lotions to soaps contain some, if not all, the ingredients you mentioned. Hence, it will pose a great difficultly to the masses if they were to call every company and ascertain the source of every ingredient\u2014therefore, in cases of public affliction (umum al-balwa) such as this, rulings are relatively relaxed, and the ruling will be on purity and permissibility\u2014as doubts are of no legal consideration.[3][4]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Having said this, if a person was to go ahead and ascertain the sources of these ingredients for all their cosmetic products, then this would be from their precaution and not necessarily something which is obligatory to do.[5]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Therefore, you do not need to investigate the ingredient sources of past cosmetic products used nor do you have to investigate them in the future. Furthermore, vegan or halal cosmetic products can also be opted for in place of the conventional ones [if easily available].<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Only Allah knows best.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Written by Maulana Nuski Cassim<\/span><\/p>\n

    Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

    Darul Ifta Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n

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