Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

I recently bought a suede jacket but when I got home and read the label it is made out of pig split leather. I will not pray with it on but should I return the jacket?

· 10 Shawwal 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 10346English

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I recently bought a suede jacket but when I got home and read the label it is made out of pig split leather. I will not pray with it on but should I return the jacket?

Answer

It is not permissible to wear a jacket made from pig skin.

You should return the jacket and get a refund for it.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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