The Socio-Environmental Perspective of Western Products Containing Pig Fat or Skin in Their Manufacture in Islamic Jurisprudence and Their Impact on Human Health

Abstract

Pig fat and pig skin are used in many Western products, such as confectionery in respect of fat, and footwear in respect of leather, and herein arises a Sharia-based issue concerning the use of such products.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Health, diligently monitors any infiltration of products contrary to Sharia regulations, in order to prevent health issues among consumers. This research observes these aspects and high-level concerns.

The Research Objectives were represented in the following key matters:

1. To provide Sharia-based answers to public enquiries regarding the alleged presence of elements derived from pig fat, skin, or certain organs in consumer products.
2. To compile a set of dispersed rulings and regulations related to this subject in one place.
3. To demonstrate the capacity of Sharia to find suitable solutions for the contemporary issues faced by people in their daily lives.

This research concluded with a set of scholarly findings presented at the end of the study.

The research also concluded with a set of important recommendations outlined at its conclusion, which are directly related to the subject matter of this research.