Is Consuming Shilajit, Extracted from Rock, Halal According to Sharia?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
Is consuming shilajit, extracted from rock, halal according to Sharia?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
It is permissible to consume shilajit with the direction of an alternative medicine practitioner.
Shilajit is a sticky substance primarily found in the rocks of the Himalayas. It forms over centuries through the slow decomposition of plants. Commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, it is considered an effective supplement that can impact overall health and well-being.
Alternative Medication
As a general rule, alternative medicines would be permissible on a case-by-case basis and per the direction and recommendation of a qualified practitioner and not for any recreational purpose.
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[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
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Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
