What is the fatwa regarding gelatine?

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· 13 Safar 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the fatwa regarding gelatine?

Answer

Gelatine that is derived from animals that are not slaughtered correctly is not halaal.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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