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Food and Beverages The Majlis Vol 23 No 03, p.4

Today most creams, lotions, shampoos, etc.

Question

Today most creams, lotions, shampoos, etc. contain haraam ingredients. However, the 'Himalaya Range' claims that their products are 100% herbal. These products are manufactured in India by Ayurveda Scientific Research Group. Are we allowed to use these products?

Answer

0% herbal does not necessarily mean 100% halaal. We have no knowledge of the substances used by this group. However, India is notorious for cow dung and cow urine. After all, these substances excreted by cows are holy artefacts in that country where cow -puja is the highest fundamental of the Hindu religion. Cow dung and cow urine are 'holy' substances a n d a r e u s e d f o r 'barkat' ('blessings') in a variety of ways. There is no assurance that these 'holy' artefacts of the cow-puja cult are not utilized in these herbal products. Abstain from these products as long as there is no certitude regarding absence of filth. Perhaps you could ask SANHA to institute an investigation regarding the excretal holy artefacts. To the best of our knowledge, these herbal products are not certified by SANHA or any other Carrion Halaalizer.

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