Shellac

Q: Can we consume the ingredient e904 known as shellac, which is a secretion of a bug. Some Ulama say that it is permissible just like how honey is a secretion from the bee and is permissible. Please give a satisfactory answer.

A: Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/2241

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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