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Shellac

· 27 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can we consume the ingredient e904 known as shellac, which is a secretion of a bug. Some Ulama say that it is permissible just like how honey is a secretion from the bee and is permissible. Please give a satisfactory answer.

Answer

Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/2241

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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