Miscellaneous additive
Is Civet halal?
Civet: Haram — derived from anal gland secretion of a wild animal. Considered najis. Modern perfumery uses synthetic civet instead.
Civet: Haram — derived from anal gland secretion of a wild animal. Considered najis. Modern perfumery uses synthetic civet instead.
What the sources say
Haram — derived from anal gland secretion of a wild animal. Considered najis. Modern perfumery uses synthetic civet instead.
Quick facts
| Name | Civet |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | civet musk, civettone |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified haram |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Civet halal?
Civet is classified as Verified haram. Civet: Haram — derived from anal gland secretion of a wild animal. Considered najis. Modern perfumery uses synthetic civet instead.
Is Civet halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Civet is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Civet called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: civet musk, civettone.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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Record ingredient-civet · last verified 2026-08-21 · report an error