Are Gelatin Capsules Halal? | About Islam

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

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

In this fatwa:

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.

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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.

Almighty Allah knows best.

Source: Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah