HARAAM PRODUCTS

The Arabic word Haraam means unlawful. The following items have been categorically spelled out as being Haraam by jurists in light of the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah: Almost all reptiles and insects, Animal diglyceride, Animal glyceride, Animal glycerol/glycerine, Animal harmones, Animal lipase, Animal monoglycerides, Animal phospholipid, Animal shortening, Bacon, Blood, Carnivorous animals, Collegen, Dead animals, Dough Conditioners, Enzymes (Microbial enzymes are permitted), Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Wine and Spirits (Non-Alcoholic wines are also Haraam), Emulsifier, Fatty Acid, Gelatin (Synthetic or made from proper Zabiha are permitted), Gin, Halaal animals that are not slaughtered according to the Islamic law, Ham, Hog, Hydrolyzed Animal protein, Lecithin (Soya Lecithin is permitted), Lard, Pepsin, Pig and Pig products such as Pork, Bacon, Ham, Porker, Rennet (Plant, Microbial and Synthetic Rennet is permitted), Rum, Sausage, Sorbicon, Stearic acid, Tallow, Whey (Whey produced from Plant, Microbial and Synthetic Rennet is permitted). Processed foods contain food additives, regulated by the alphabet E, such as emulsifiers, raising agents, preservatives, coloring and gelling agents. Some of these are of animal origin and are not manufactured in any Islamic countries, which means that these are either made from Non-Zabiha or Haraam animals such as Khanzeer. These Haraam additives MUST BE AVOIDED all costs. These Haraam additives are E120, E160a, E471, E472[a-e], E473, E474, E475, E476, E477, E478, E542, E570, E572, E631, E635, E640, E920. (If the source of any of the above is other than Animals, it is Halal. For example, some products have E471 of palm origin. This would make that product Halaal). The additives (without E prefix) 476, 542, 570, 572, 631, 635 are also considered to be as Haraam. There are some additives that are of chemical origin and are dangerous for health. Frequent consumption of these MUST BE AVOIDED. Best would be to avoid these because the additives are not prepared in any Islamic country and the procedure of production is not known. These additives are E100, E101, E102, E103, E104, E105, E107, E110, E111, E121, E122, E123, E124, E125, E126, E127, E128, E129, E130, E131, E132, E133, E140, E141, E142, E150, E151, E152, E153, E154, E155, E161g, E171, E173, E180, E181, E210, E211, E212, E213, E214, E215, E216, E217, E220, E221, E222, E223, E224, E226, E230, E232, E233, E234, E239, E240, E241, E250, E251, E252, E270, E280, E304, E311, E312, E319, E320, E321, E322, E325, E326, E327, E330, E334, E335, E336, E337, E338, E339, E340, E341, E407, E420, E422, E430, E431, E432, E433, E434, E435, E436, E440, E441, E450, E461, E462, E463, E465, E466, E470, E470(a-b), E479b, E480, E481, E482, E483, E488, E489, E491, E492, E493, E494, E495, E530, E550, E585, E591, E631, E632, E633, E635, E640, E904, E921, E966. The additives (without E prefix) 107, 128, 133, 154, 155, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 478, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 544, 556, 620, 621, 622, 623, 627, 904, 907, 920 are also considered to be doubtful. Best is to avoid all products that have any E or Non-E number in the ingredients. There are many products that are being manufactured in Pakistan on behalf of the multinational companies. There original product line has been identified as Haraam. This makes their local products doubtful. Let us share a few personal experiences here. 1. We know that the cola drinks must be avoided because there are news that pepsin is used in these drinks. A local representative told us that he has seen no doubtful ingredient used in the production of their cola drink. When asked that does he know about the ingredients of the concentrate that is used in it, he kept quiet. This makes all local cola drinks doubtful too. So, we MUST AVOID all cola drinks. So far, we have only found pakola to be doubt free, Wallah Aalam !!! We have seen an official letter from Wrigleys Chewing Gums that they use animal flavoring in their products. This has already created an uproar among the vegetarians and they have boycotted these products. Because the animal source is not confirmed to be a Halaal animal and a proper Zabiha, these products MUST BE CONSIDERED HARAAM. We have come across another news that has created an uproar among the vegetarians. BBC reported it. According to this news Masterfood Company Chocolate have started using Animal product rennet in their products that have expiry date after 1st of October 2007. These products are Bounty, Celebrations, Dove Chocolate, Flyte, Galaxy, Kudos (North

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America), Lockets, M-Azing (North America), Maltesers, M&M's, Mars Bar, Mars Delight, Milky Way, Minstrels (UKonly), Mars Planets (newly introduced in UK), Skittles, Snickers (The top-selling candy bar in the United States, known in the UK as Marathon until 1990.), Starburst (Originally Opal Fruits in the UK), 3 Musketeers (North America), Topic, Twix, Snicker's Marathon Energy Bar and AquaDrops. The Chinese salts are either chemically produces or are flavored with khanzeers bones and hoofs. Consumption of the former is dangerous for health and consumption of the later is Haraam. We have also seen an official letter from Walls Ice Cream, UK Office, saying that ethanol is used in the production of their products. This makes the Walls ice cream Haraam for the Muslims. Some of the manufacturers in Pakistan, such as Shaan Maslajaat, use preservatives. We must avoid these products too as the preservatives are imported and their origin is unknown. A lot of Chinese leather jackets have pig leather lining. Yeast made by breweries MUST also be avoided. It has been confirmed by many International Islamic Organizations that many soaps use lard as an ingredient which is produced from khanzeer. The point is that do we know for a fact that they are not using their original concentrate in Pakistan?

Keeping this into consideration these four points, the following list is produced here as Haraam. All Cola Drinks (PEPSI, Coke, Amrat Zam zam, Makkah etc), All Cheese Products that contain RENNET unless it is made from Plant, Microbial or Synthetic Rennet, All Nivia Creams, All Chinese Salts, All Lipsticks (pig fat is used to ensure its long application) except manufactured by Body Shop, Karaja (Italian only), Aqua and Rain Forest (Lip pencils can also be used), BRYL, GUARDZICT, LISCAP and SAIL Hair Creams, Lata Soap, Prince Biscuits (Chocolate Flavor), Remark Butter and Cheese, Walls and Polka Products, Imported Honey (Because of the Preservatives), Wrigley's Chewing Gum, Pizzas because cheese is made using rennet (Consume pizzas or Steaks only if the cheese type is confirmed). Following chocolates are confirmed to be Haraam. Bounty, Celebrations, Dove Chocolate, Flyte, Galaxy, Kudos (North America), Lockets, M-Azing (North America), Maltesers, M&M's, Mars Bar, Mars Delight, Milky Way, Minstrels (UKonly), Mars Planets (newly introduced in UK), Skittles, Snickers (The top-selling candy bar in the United States, known in the UK as Marathon until 1990.), Starburst (Originally Opal Fruits in the UK), 3 Musketeers (North America), Topic, Twix, Snicker's Marathon Energy Bar and AquaDrops Following is the list of companies with their Haraam products. Amway Corporation (All Bar Soaps), Andrew Jergen Co. (Jergens, Woodbury), Armour Dial inc. (Dial, Tone, Irish spring), Baskin Robbins (Ice cream and those flavors containing might marshmallow), Beach Nut (Chewing Gum), Chesbrough Ponds Inc. (Vaseline Intensive Lotion), Clearfield (Natural Cheese Kosher Brand), Colgate Palmolive Co. (Palmolive, Cashmere, Ultra Brite, Colgate Paste, Colgate Powder), Drake Bakeries (Honey bun), Ellio's (Cheddar Cheese), Framageries Bal. Inc. (Cheese), General Mills Inc. (Ready-to-Spread, Frosting), Keebler (All products), Kellog Co. (Frosted Pop Tarts), Kraft (All products), Lever Brothers Co. (Lux, Lifebuoy, Phase II, Dove, Caress), M & M Co. (Starburst fruit Chews), McCadm Co. (New York State), Miles laboratory (S.O.S Soap Pads, Tuffy Plastic Mesh, Moth/Balls), Nabisco (All Products), Penn Maid Food Inc. (Swiss Yogurt), Pensupreme (Ice Cream), Pepperidge farm (Layer Cakes), Procter and Gamble (Gleen, Ivory, Camay, Safe Guard, Coast, Zest), Purex Corporation Brillo (Soap pads, Kosher Soap, Double Pads), Quaker Celeste (Mozzarella Cheese), Stroehmann Brothers Co (Hillbilly Bread, White Bread), Seldane Capsules. Last update: 2007

Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turkish Newspaper: Zaman (27 April 1997) Pakistani Newspaper: Zarb-E-Momin (23 August 2002 to 27 August 2002) Indian Weekly: Uneavudt (28 August 1998, 3 September 1998) Research Report by Sarq Beirut Websites on E-Numbers International Islamic Organizations Online Madrassas

We are also thankful to Syed Aways Ahmed Naqshbandi Sahib for sharing his list with us. For further queries or suggestions, kindly send email to qa@haqqaniya.org