Why Modern Muslims Should Use Halal Certified Cosmetic Product
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Muslims not only required to pray and fast in a prescribed manner; they are also required to eat, drink, wear and even rule according to the injunctions of Islam. The Quran clearly says, “O you who have believed, enter into Islam completely [and perfectly] and do not follow the footsteps of Satan.” Islam is not merely a ‘religion’, with certain rituals to be practiced on certain days. It is a complete way of life that governs each and every aspect of it.
Muslims do not live their lives the way they want, rather they live the way that pleases their creator. They’re aware that whatever rulings their All-Wise and All-Knowing Lord has set for them are for their own good. They do what is permissible (Halal) and stay away from whatever Allah has forbidden and made Haram. When Muslims become conscious of their identity and want to practice Islam to the fullest they ensure to take care of everything they do.
It is observed that most Muslims are pretty conscious about eating Halal, but they aren’t as conscious about using Halal cosmetics and personal care products. They do not realize that it is equally important. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has given clear instructions about Halal and Haram, and Muslims must take the utmost care in following those instructions.
Alcoholic perfumes and deodorants are considered impure by many Islamic scholars. They consider it impermissible to pray in clothes that have traces of such perfume on them. Personal care products that contain Haram ingredients may become a hindrance in achieving purity (taharah) which is a prerequisite for the daily obligatory prayers. Apart from deodorants, lipsticks and lip balms containing pork are totally impermissible as women are likely to swallow them. Hence, Halal-certified cosmetics come to the rescue!
Muslims are very conscious about their cleanliness, health and appearance and have been using personal care and beauty care products ever since. Hence, with the sudden rise of Halal beauty products, it may appear as a new market trend, but it isn’t a new concept. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ endorsed that Muslims keep themselves clean and healthy, take care of themselves and their beauty, especially for their spouses. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was once asked, “A man likes to wear beautiful clothes and shoes (does that come under arrogance)? He replied, “Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty.”
Muslims can find shelves upon shelves lined with a variety of cosmetics, designed for every individual need. But the problem is that almost all of these products are manufactured by non-muslims and there is no surety of whether they’re Halal or not. In the earlier days, adornment and personal care were done with common homemade items like oil, henna, kohl and the like. Nowadays, the number of personal care products has increased, thanks to the industrial revolution.
Conscious Muslims have to do their research and contact various brand representatives to make sure they’re consuming Halal. This is because, with every passing day, speculations arise about the legality of different cosmetics made by different brands. They’re seen skimming through each ingredient list, turning
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everything around, and upside down, to determine whether a product is suitable for them or not. Nevertheless, they can now avoid this hassle by simply switching to Halal certified products.
For a cosmetic and personal care product to be Halal, it must meet two necessary conditions;
1. It should not be harmful in the short term or long term.
2. It must not contain any ingredient that is haram or najis (dirty) – like pork, alcohol, meat from forbidden animals or meat from animals which are not forbidden but they weren’t slaughtered in the Islamic manner.
When you buy a trustworthy Halal product you’re in a win-win situation. A Halal product is no doubt a safer, purer, holistic and more hygienic choice. On one hand, you have a quality product with good ingredients to beautify and care yourself with. But you know very well that you’re not compromising on your faith, belief and ethical values.
This is a blessing Muslims should certainly make use of! Now that Halal personal care products just click away, Muslims should avail the opportunity.
