Shafaqna EnglishThe Grand AyatollahSistanianswered a question about Cheese . Question: In the case of imported cheese from nonMuslim countries, if it is known to contain rennet Anfahah from a calf or a young goat, or an animal enzyme, is it permissible to consume it?. Question 1:What about imported cheese from nonMuslim countries, if I do not exactly know the way it was made and its ingredients?. Question 2:Some of the cheese products manufactured in nonMuslim countries contain rennet extracted from the calf or other animals. We do not know whether the rennet was taken from the animal that was slaughtered according to Islamic laws; neither do we know that it has transformed into something else. So is it permissible to eat such cheese?. Question 3:What is the ruling of the consumption of dairy products e.g. milk, cheese, yoghurt, ice cream, etc imported from nonMuslim countries, for example, China, India, etc, with the possibility of them being prepared by people of various faiths?. www.shafaqna.com. . . . . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . .
Grand Ayatollah Sistani addresses questions regarding the consumption of cheese and dairy products from non-Muslim countries, particularly concerning the presence of rennet from animals and unknown ingredients. The ruling emphasizes the importance of verifying the source and production methods to ensure compliance with Islamic laws before consuming such products.