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Are Gelatin-Coated Capsules Permissible to Take? | About Islam

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Are Gelatin-Coated Capsules Permissible to Take? | About Islam

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

1- If we take the gelatin from lawful animals, it is permissible to consume it

2- It is permissible to consume gelatin-based medicines if a medical expert recommends using them and they are not harmful.

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Answering your question, Dar Al-Ifta Al-Misriyyah, states:

It is permissible to consume gelatin derived from animals deemed lawful for human consumption while it is not permissible to consume gelatin derived from animals deemed prohibited for human consumption.

Are Gelatin-Coated Capsules Permissible to Take? | About Islam

0 Empty Capsules Generally speaking, it is permissible to consume gelatin-based medicines if they are prescribed by a medical expert and are not harmful. This is because the gelatin is transformed into a different enzyme during the manufacturing process.