Using Gelatin in Nutritional Supplements
As-salaamu AlaykumI have a Question which may or may not have been answered in your other responses but for greater clarity of mind, I wish to ask it anyway with inclusion of some of the technicalities on my part. May Allah (SWT) grant us understanding, comprehension and a love of that which is lawful and that which falls within that which Allah (SWT) has allowed us to do.May Allah (SWT) steer us away from that which would cause His Displeasure. This Question is with regards to the use of gelatin in nutritional supplements... In my previous experiences, I have overcome illness with correct nutritional support and other 'natural' alternatives to obtaining health and wellness Alhamdulillah. This is very a different approach from mainstream medicine because it is usually not evident until /for a few weeks if something is working well.also, discontinuation of a particular supplement or course of treatment with something inferior may not cause death but it is very possible that one could feel poorly form the result of it or could get a recurrence of a symptom. It is very possible.With that in mind, I DO have a few regular supplements, which are made from Gelatin of an unknown origin(Possibly haraam animal source)these are also some of the best products that I could find, and the scenario which I have described above applies to me in this instance. Although, there ARE some alternatives available they are not really suitable due to the fact that I don't think that they are strong enough to use as of yet. I am still in recovery phase and the 'alternatives' are not really suitable as they will not be supportive enough...On the same note, With regards to something called a glandular extract. This I found works Quite well for other issues but is usually obtained from animal(Bovine) Origin.. It is very likely that it not slaughtered in accordance with Sharee-ah but has powerful healing properties in my experience.This situation of mine is similar to the one outlined previously but it is not as bad... I may be able to find somethign appropriate or similar or just as helpful but it will take some searching and it will take some time...The same or similar logic applies to a tincture which I have which is suspended in (medicinal) alcohol.Is this permissible?? Or would I have to seek out other means to help my health?
