Tag: #AskHalal

Sharʿī Investigation Regarding Gelatin Derived from Bone

This study examines gelatin extracted from animal bone through the lens of Ḥanafī jurisprudence. It concludes that bone, lacking life, remains ṭāhir upon death; hence gelatin from ḥalāl animals is ḥalāl-suitable, from non-maʾkūl species is externally permissible, while pig-derived gelatin is intrinsically impure (najis al-ʿayn) and strictly ḥarām.

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Assessment of Alcohol-Based Mouthwash in the Consumer Market Industry

This article examines the presence of alcohol in commercial mouthwash products through the AskHalal framework for assessing alcohols in consumer goods. It distinguishes between intoxicating and technical alcohols, analyzing major brands like Listerine, Crest, Scope, Biotène, and TheraBreath. Alcohol-free alternatives remain the preferred and more cautious choice for Sharīʿah-compliant consumers.

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