Consuming vitamin D3 as a health supplement which is derived from live sheep wool

· 5 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Mostly, the vitamin D3 ingredient as a health supplement is derived from live sheep wool. Is it permissible to consume it for health purposes.

Answer

Yes.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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