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Fatwa ID: 08585<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Written by Maulana Sakib Shadman<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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I have read that gelatin can be found in products like tissue roll and kitchen towels. Is it necessary to contact the manufacturer every time to check if gelatine is in the product. If the kitchens roll has gelatine and it\u2019s used in preparation of food (to soak up oil from fried food) will it be impermissible?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also for cosmetics\/products- is it necessary to check the source of every ingredient like glycerin or can it be assumed pure?<\/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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It is commendable that you are meticulous in matters of Halal and Haram. In this day and age, unfortunately animal byproducts are used for a variety of applications as opposed to being discarded.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tissue paper:- \u00a0The gelatine used to bind tissue paper together is such that it has gone through a thorough metamorphosis (istihaalah). This means that the impure substance (e.g. gelatin) has chemically transformed into another substance that differs in its characteristics compared to the impure substance from which it was extracted. This new substance does not retain any of the characteristics of the impure substance from which it was derived. Thus it will be regarded as pure and is permissible to use. Food which comes into contact with paper towels is also permissible to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cosmetics:- \u00a0As for cosmetics, deodorants, and anything that is applied externally, they are permissible to use as long as the ingredients are pure. Hence, you must check whether the ingredients such as glycerin are animal derived. You may need to call the manufacturer in this regard. If the manufacturer is not sure about the source of the ingredient, you may deem it to be from a plant source. Therefore you may purchase that cosmetic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, if one is certain that the cosmetic contains animal derived ingredients, the following applies:<\/span><\/p>\n

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