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What type of gum is haram?

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Question

What type of gum is haram? I have heard that haram material is used to make gum. If it is haram, is there halal gum (please name it) and why is the gum haram.

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Answer

Muhtaram

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu

There are different types of gums. Chewing gums, adhesives etc. what type of gum are you referring to?

In principle, if a chewing gum contains haraam ingredients it is not permissible to chew it.

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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