My mum uses a herbal medicine which has some oyster shell. Is it permissible to use this?

29 Apr 2009 · 4 Jumada I 1430 AH1 min readFatwa 17881English

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My mum uses a herbal medicine which has some oyster shell. Is it permissible to use this?

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

It is impermissible to consume any type of animal that lives in the water except the fish. Oysters are not classified as fish according to the Jurists; therefore, if medications containing oyster are for consumption, it will not be permissible. [Ref: Raddul-Mukhtaar vol. 6 pg. 306. H.M. Saeed].

However, if there is no alternative medication and an experienced Muslim doctor or the Muslim herbalist advises that your mother is in need of this medication; such medication will then be permissible to use.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Wassalamu Alaykum

Ml. Mohammad Ashhad bin Said

Correspondence Iftaa Student, Mauritius

Checked and Approved by:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa

Answered by: Ml. Mohammad Ashhad bin Said
Checked & approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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