Pork base Medicine or Halal Medicine- choice is
your’s.
The Islam has given the unmatched
values to human life and hence describes his importance in the following verse
of Holy Quran.
Chapter No 5:32
Because of that, we decreed upon
the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for
corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And
whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our
messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of
them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were transgressors.
Chapter No 16:115
―He hath only forbidden you dead meat
and blood and the flesh of swine and that eat on which any other name hath been
invoked besides that of Allah, but if one is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, Allah is forgiver and most merciful‖.
In the view of Islamic scholars even prohibited things are allowed to a Muslim
if it became the only option for his life survival, but after his survival-he
has to follow strictly the laws of shariah mentioned in Quran and
Sun-nah.
From the Quranic verses cited above it
would imply that, not only, consuming Halal food but also consuming Halal
medication is important because it forms a major part and behaviour of being a
good practicing Muslim. Consuming Halal medication is fundamental right of
Muslims in terms of using healthcare facilities and services to maintain their
health according to their faith and belief.
The global vision of Halal medicine is based to meet the religious need of 1.8
billion Muslims which are 26% of the world population. The noise increased due to
changes in resource of manufacturing pharmaceutical bi-products. The increased
usage of Pork in America and Europe increases the probability of pork Gelatine
production and its usage in Pharmaceutical manufacturing. It also reduces the
cost of Gelatine. Following is the usage, source and function of ingredient
used in pharmaceutical productions.
Gelatine
Source Pork, Fish,
Vegetable etc
Function Capsules,
emulsifier, filler
The Difference between veggie and
animal gelatine capsule is as under
Gelatine Capsules:
- Are made of gelatine, a derivative of collagen, therefore an animal by-product
- It’s readily absorbed by the body and easily digested
- Ideal for children and those with sensitive stomachs
- Only suitable for powdered supplements.
Veggie Capsules:
1.
Derived from cellulose, a plant by-product.
2.
Readily absorbed by the body.
3.
Ideal for vegetarian and vegan users.
4.
Suitable for powdered and gel supplements.
The major difference between these capsules is plant-based
vs. animal-based both are safe and effective in delivering vitamins and
supplements. It largely depends on your choice as per your customer need.
There are some other pharmaceutical ingredients which are
commonly used in pharmaceuticals production. Below is their source and
functions. You have the liberty of choice for product manufacturing.
GLYCERINE AND GLYCEROL..
Source (a)
Lard (fat from the abdomen of pig)
(b)Vegetables
Functions used
as Diluents, antibacterial, sweetener and preservatives used in Tab, Syrup, and Inject able manufacturing.
STERATES LIKE MAGNESIUM, STEARIC ACID, CALCIUM.
Source 1..Animal Fats, Lard or fatty
acids from pig’s stomach.
2. Vegetable
(palm oil. Coconut, soybean, castor oil, sunflower)
Function used
as Lubricant and Binders.
A large number of ingredients used in pharmaceuticals
manufacturing are pig based, animal based or Vegetable based, the choice is of
consumer which kind of products he wants. The pig based ingredients are cost
effective because of their free availability in the countries where the
medicine bi products are produced; hence it is profitable for the company. If
you want a halal product then you have to pay the premium.Now there are sound reasons to ask for halal product.
- The Halal Product must ensure the quality ingredient to produce a quality product and it will ensure a uniform standard at global level.
- The Halal product must contain the Halal ingredient to respect the religious need of not only Muslims but also the need of Christianity- below is the references of Holy Bible recommending not to eat pork.
A. Leviticus 11:7-8
7 And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does
not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. 8 You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses;
they are unclean for you.
8 The pig is also unclean; although it
has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or
touch their carcasses.
C. Isaiah 66:17
17 “Those who consecrate and purify
themselves to go into the gardens, following one who is among those who eat the
flesh of pigs, rats and other unclean things—they will meet their
end together with the one they follow,” declares the Lord.
In the end I would like to say that those humans who are practicing their religion has the choice, of Pork base or Halal animal base or
Vegetable base products?
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