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Is Pig heart valves halal?

The IIFA says pig valves may not be used as substitutes except in a case of necessity; metallic, human, or other zoological substitutes may be used.

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

The IIFA says pig valves may not be used as substitutes except in a case of necessity; metallic, human, or other zoological substitutes may be used.

What the sources say

pig valves cannot be used as substitutes except in case of necessity.
Source Dependent Not permitted as a substitute except in necessity; consider metallic, human, or other zoological alternatives. International Islamic Fiqh Academy (OIC) (scholarly resolution · grade A: primary source · accessed 2026-08-23)

Quick facts

NamePig heart valves
Also on labels asporcine heart valves, porcine valve substitute
Additive classSupplement / capsule ingredient
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-23

Common questions

Is Pig heart valves halal?

Pig heart valves is classified as Source-dependent. The IIFA says pig valves may not be used as substitutes except in a case of necessity; metallic, human, or other zoological substitutes may be used.

Is Pig heart valves halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Pig heart valves is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Pig heart valves called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: porcine heart valves, porcine valve substitute.

Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for Pig heart valves?

Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.

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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