Fatwa ID: 08907
Answered by: Maulana Ateiq-ur Rehman
Question:
I would like to know that if Fultinium D3 vitamin capsules Halal or not?
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer:
Based on available information, Fultium D3 contains Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) derived from lanolin, which is extracted from the wool of sheep. As lanolin is sourced from a live animal without harm and is processed in a permissible manner, the origin of the Vitamin D3 itself is considered halal.
Fultium D3 is available in different formulations, primarily as oral drops and gelatine capsules. The drops are generally considered permissible, as they do not contain any questionable ingredients.
As for the capsule form, the ruling depends on the source of the gelatine used in the capsule shell. If the gelatine is derived from porcine (pork) sources, it is impermissible (haram). However, if it is obtained from halal-slaughtered bovine sources, or is halal-certified, then the capsules are permissible (halal) as well.
According to the information found on the manufacturer’s official website, Fultium Treatment Guide – STADA Bone Health Hub, the capsules used in Fultium D3 are stated to be halal-certified. If this certification is authentic and reliable, then consumption of the capsules would be permissible.
It is always recommended to verify the most current product formulation and certification directly from the manufacturer or a trusted halal certification body, as formulations may change over time.
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وَأَمَّا جُلُودُ السِّبَاعِ وَالْحُمُرِ وَالْبِغَالِ فَمَا كَانَتْ مَذْبُوحَةً أَوْ مَدْبُوغَةً جَازَ بَيْعُهَا وَمَا لَا فَلَا وَهَذَا بِنَاءً عَلَى أَنَّ الْجُلُودَ كُلَّهَا تَطْهُرُ بِالذَّكَاةِ أَوْ بِالدِّبَاغِ إلَّا جِلْدَ الْإِنْسَانِ وَالْخِنْزِيرِ وَإِذَا طَهُرَتْ بِالذَّكَاةِ جَازَ الِانْتِفَاعُ بِهَا فَتَكُونُ مَحَلًّا لِلْبَيْعِ وَأَمَّا شَعْرُ الْمَيْتَةِ وَعَظْمُهَا وَصُوفُهَا وَقَرْنُهَا فَلَا بَأْسَ بِالِانْتِفَاعِ بِهَا وَبَيْعُ ذَلِكَ كُلِّهِ جَائِزٌ وَأَمَّا الْعَصَبُ فَفِيهِ رِوَايَتَانِ فِي رِوَايَةٍ جَازَ الِانْتِفَاعُ بِهِ وَبَيْعُهُ كَذَا فِي الْمُحِيطِ.
وَلَا يَجُوزُ بَيْعُ شَعْرِ الْخِنْزِيرِ وَيَجُوزُ الِانْتِفَاعُ بِهِ لِلْخَرَّازِينَ وَلَا يَجُوزُ بَيْعُ شُعُورِ الْإِنْسَانِ وَلَا يَجُوزُ الِانْتِفَاعُ بِهَا
كتاب الفتاوى العالمكيرية = الفتاوى الهندية 3:115 المكتبة الشاملة
(وَأَمَّا) الَّذِي لَهُ دَمٌ سَائِلٌ فَلَا خِلَافَ فِي الْأَجْزَاءِ الَّتِي فِيهَا دَمٌ مِنْ اللَّحْمِ وَالشَّحْمِ وَالْجِلْدِ وَنَحْوِهَا أَنَّهَا نَجِسَةٌ؛ لِاحْتِبَاسِ الدَّمِ النَّجِسِ فِيهَا، وَهُوَ الدَّمُ الْمَسْفُوحُ.
(وَأَمَّا) الْأَجْزَاءُ الَّتِي لَا دَمَ فِيهَا فَإِنْ كَانَتْ صُلْبَةً كَالْقَرْنِ وَالْعَظْمِ وَالسِّنِّ وَالْحَافِرِ، وَالْخُفِّ وَالظِّلْفِ وَالشَّعْرِ وَالصُّوفِ، وَالْعَصَبِ وَالْإِنْفَحَةِ الصُّلْبَةِ، فَلَيْسَتْ بِنَجِسَةٍ عِنْدَ أَصْحَابِنَا
كتاب بدائع الصنائع في ترتيب الشرائع 1:63 المكتبة الشاملة
Only Allah (عز و جل) knows best.
Written by Maulana Ateiq-ur Rehman
Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham