Could Milk Be Haram? The Case of Lanolin

Question The other day a brother mentioned to me an unsubstantiated report that the vitamin D added to milk comes from animal sources, and that perhaps we should use non-homogenized milk from health stores (because of lanolin)? Answered by: Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf...

Enzymes, Mono & Diglycerides and Pigs

Question Recently, I came across some information regarding enzymes, mono, and diglycerides in all kinds of food. I also realized that most of these ingredients come from animals including pig – but it does not always say so. I am really worried because whatever...

Najasah in Liquidy Food

Question I have one question about najasah getting into food. According to the malakis and the shafi’is, if najasah gets into liquid food (i.e. milk, oil honey) the whole thing becomes najas. What is the hanafi position in regards to this? This is very relevent...

Molecular Change and Gel Caps

Question I wanted to check with you about istihaalah, and if for the hanafis things like gel caps in medicine that have undergone manufacturing. Is it permissible to use for the hanafis? Answered by: Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah...

Non-zabihah Animal Skin

Question Someone asked: The other day Brother X mentioned to me an unsubstantiated report that the vitamin D added to milk comes from animal sources, and that perhaps we should use non-homogenized milk from health stores. Besides this, when the rulings of meat are...