Q: What is the meaning of istihalah when something najis becomes pure? Like gelatin from pork?
A: Gelatine according to our understanding does not go through the process of istihaalah. Hence, in no ways can pork gelatine be halaal.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)