Miscellaneous additive
Is Honey halal?
Honey: Explicitly halal — mentioned in the Quran (Surah An-Nahl). Used in cosmetics as a humectant and antibacterial agent.
Honey: Explicitly halal — mentioned in the Quran (Surah An-Nahl). Used in cosmetics as a humectant and antibacterial agent.
What the sources say
Explicitly halal — mentioned in the Quran (Surah An-Nahl). Used in cosmetics as a humectant and antibacterial agent.
Quick facts
| Name | Honey |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | mel, raw honey |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Honey halal?
Honey is classified as Verified halal. Honey: Explicitly halal — mentioned in the Quran (Surah An-Nahl). Used in cosmetics as a humectant and antibacterial agent.
Is Honey halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Honey is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Honey called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: mel, raw honey.
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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