Can Muslims take gelatin capsules?

Gelatin capsules, unless certified halal and/or kosher or labeled bovine, are generally made of pork gelatin. Muslim consumers consider pork gelatin haram, and it is unacceptable to most Orthodox Jewish consumers as well. If a drug is available in capsule form only, one is obligated to take it.

Is all medicine halal?

“There are no halal-certified medicines and vaccines in the world—there may already be some that are halal, but they haven’t been certified yet. But if a Muslim has access to a halal-certified vaccine, then he must use it, and that would confuse the system​,” Bidin continued.

Are gelatin capsules made from pork?

What are the animal sources for your gelatin? Our two-piece hard-shell gelatin capsules (powder filled) are typically made of a combination of beef (bovine) and pork (porcine) gelatins. By contrast, our softgel (liquid filled) gelatin capsules are typically derived solely from beef gelatin, not pork.

Is gelatin from bovine halal?

In case of animal origin, the most commonly used animal is porcine or pig. The other option is bovine or cow. If the origin is from pig, it is Haram. If the origin is from bovine then if it was slaughtered according to Islamic way (zabiha) then it is Halal.

Is Capsule shell gelatin halal?

Based on that: Gelatin which is produced by the change of the bones, skin and tendons of impure animals is taahir and it is permissible to eat it. Soap that is produced by the change of fat from pigs or dead meat becomes pure by means of this process and it is permissible to use it.

What is the difference between vegetarian and gelatin capsules?

For all intents and purposes gelatin and veggie capsules serve the same purpose and can be used interchangeably for any formula. The only differentiating factor is whether or not there is a desire to make the finished product acceptable to vegetarians.

What is Halal in medicine?

Halal means lawful or legal. A pharmaceutical product should not only be Halal, but also deemed clean and quality assured according to Shariah law. This is also expected for pharmaceuticals under the UK licensing law.

What does the Quran say about medicine?

The Qur’anic concept of healing is that Allah is the Healer, and the doctors and the medicines are the means of healing. This concept of healing signifies that a physician diagnoses an ailment and prescribes medicine(s); a pharmacist prepares the medicines and dispenses them to the patient.

Is it permissible to eat gelatin?

It is not permissible to consume foods, drinks and medicines that contain gelatin derived from the skin of pigs or other impure substances, especially when alternatives are available in the form of animals which Allah has permitted.

How much gelatin is used in pharmacy?

According to Gelatin Manufacturers of Europe (GME), the percentage of gelatin use in each industry are 59\% in foods, 31\% in pharmacy, 2 \% in photography, and the rest 8\% in other sectors. Pharmacy places the second position for much medicine contains gelatin, especially those that are in the form of capsule.

Is gelatin haraam?

If the gelatin is derived from something haraam, such as pork or the skin, bones etc of pigs, then it is haraam. Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al-Maytatah (the dead animals – cattle-beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine” [al-Maa’idah 5:3].

Is it permissible to use gelatin extracted from pigs?

It is not permissible to use gelatin extracted from the flesh, bones, and skin of pigs and other haram animals. As mentioned above, Islam prohibits Muslim to eat pig and everything related to this animal. There is clear explanation about what makes food haram in Islam to know the reasons why pig is haram.