Ingesting and applying seal oil

Q: Is it permissible to ingest and apply seal oil on the skin?

A: It is only permissible for external use. However, if there is no halaal alternative available for the ailment one is experiencing, then it is permissible for one to consume it as a medication.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)