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UAE’s highest Islamic body clears coronavirus vaccines containing pork gelatin – msnNOW
The UAE Fatwa Council has ruled that coronavirus vaccines are permissible for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatin.
© Provided by Zee NewsDubai: The United Arab Emirates” highest Islamic authority, the UAE Fatwa Council, has ruled that coronavirus vaccines are permissible for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatin.
The ruling follows growing alarm that the use of pork gelatin, a common vaccine ingredient, may hamper vaccination among Muslims who consider the consumption of pork products “haram”, or forbidden under Islamic law.
If there are no alternatives, Council Chairman Sheikh Abdallah bin Bayyah said…
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