Is colgate halal or haram?

I heard few weeks back its haram, so are most of the Unilever brands.

• Sunlight
• Sunsilk
• Lux
• Vaseline
• Dove
• Lipton
• Pond's
• Flora
• Brooke Bond

to mention few

how true is that?

Some source: http://www.jamiaislamia.org/halalharam.htm

Mods: Please let it stay in General.

haram on the basis of what? are you are eating soap and toothpaste?

Originally Posted by lifeless

r u sure???

No i am not, thats why i posted this thread, i want to be sure, if i say i am sure then everyone would bash at me and would ask for source.

Originally Posted by Fraudz

haram on the basis of what? are you are eating soap and toothpaste?

Some of the products contain animal ingredients e.g geletine.

so lipton and brookebond i can understand, bit how does having gelatin in a shampoo make it haram?

Originally Posted by Fraudz

so lipton and brookebond i can understand, bit how does having gelatin in a shampoo make it haram?

Thats what i am still trying to figure out and that is one of the reasons i posted this thread.

P.S: http://www.jamiaislamia.org/halalharam.htm

It's not just about what's Halaal to consume, I would feel a bit uncomfortable washing myself with something Naajis like soap with pig fat in it. It's best to stick to Tuhoor products.

Originally Posted by sweet_taboo

It's not just about what's Halaal to consume, I would feel a bit uncomfortable washing myself with something Naajis like soap with pig fat in it. It's best to stick to Tuhoor products.

key word was 'haram' not najis.

Is it halaal (permissible/allowed) to use naajis toothpaste in our mouth?

colgate is haram , but not b/e of the company's brand , b/e of certain other ingredients , i'll post later.

gotta rush

I thought vaseline was pure petroleum jelly, how could that be haraam?

Every other day , I see posts from Guppies asking if something is haram or halal.

Why is there not an international committee, say in the OIC or an International Mulla committee, specifically writing what is halal.

Masterbation, coke, food cooked by non-muslims, medicines, growing a beard, wearing lipstick, burqha, hijab, cosmetics, shaving under arms, music, singing, dancing etc etc etc etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.....

Originally Posted by malhot

Every other day , I see posts from Guppies asking if something is haram or halal.

oh really! can you provide me with some of those links, i never came across any of those threads.

Originally Posted by malhot

Why is there not an international committee, say in the OIC or an International Mulla committee, specifically writing what is halal.

Please refer to my initial post, i have provided a link.
If i provide you with a sunni mulla committe's website or source, you would ask for shi'a please , then wahabi's please and so on.

Originally Posted by malhot

Masterbation, coke, food cooked by non-muslims, medicines, growing a beard, wearing lipstick, burqha, hijab, cosmetics, shaving under arms, music, singing, dancing etc etc etc etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.....

Use your logic.

Originally Posted by sweet_taboo

It's not just about what's Halaal to consume, I would feel a bit uncomfortable washing myself with something Naajis like soap with pig fat in it. It's best to stick to Tuhoor products.

great reply

I was looking for the halal or haram status of colgate toothpaste and found this




The truth is that very few of us are aware of how harsh most toothpastes are and the potential damage they can do to your mouth and body. While children are at the greatest risk because they tend to swallow more while brushing their teeth, many of the chemicals in toothpaste can easily be absorbed into the body via the tongue and the thin mucous membrane inside the mouth.
Toothpastes contain a number of slow-motion poisons including saccharin and artificial colourings and flavourings (all potential carcinogens). More worrying still is the fact that every tube of family toothpaste contains a lethal dose of fluoride. In the UK advertising promotes fluoride toothpastes as healthy; in the US the government regulator the Food and Drug Administration requires their packaging to include health warnings and information on contacting local poisons control officers in the event of ingestion.
Amazingly, for something that is put in the mouth and frequently swallowed, anybody can make and sell toothpaste in the UK: licences are only necessary if manufacturers make medicinal claims (such as an ability to reduce tooth sensitivity).
Ingredients

Sorbitol: Sweetener and tartar control agent, humectant. Bloating and intestinal cramping in high doses, laxative. Because of its laxative effects, the use of gel toothpastes (which can contain up to 70 per cent sorbitol) by small children should be supervised, possibly even discouraged, by parents.

Glycerin: Lubricant. Improves the feel of the product. Humectant: keeps the product moist. Glycerin can be processed from plants or animals. Generally safe, but can dry the skin around the mouth.

PVM/MA copolymer: Plastic-like glue derived from polyvinyl, often found in hair gels and sprays, which sticks the triclosan, and other ingredients, to the teeth and gums. Health effects unknown.

Sodium Hydroxide: Bleaching/cleaning agent. A common component of oven and drain cleaners. Can cause skin irritation.

Sodium Fluoride: strengthens tooth enamel, antibacterial. Health effects: Fluorosis: spotting, mottling and yellowing of the teeth; especially in children; Osteoporosis: ingested fluoride leeches calcium from the bones; Allergy/hypersensitivity reactions; Poisonous: ingestion can cause salivation, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain and diarrhoea. THERE IS ENOUGH FLUORIDE IN A 100-MILLILITRE TUBE OF ‘FAMILY’ TOOTHPASTE TO KILL A SMALL CHILD.

Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) P: detergent and foaming agent. SLS is a harsh cleanser often used as an engine de-greaser. It’s added to toothpaste to make it foam, but is not necessary to clean your teeth. Health effects: Irritating to the mucous membranes in the mouth; mouth ulcers, canker sores; contact eczema.

Aroma: flavouring. Health effects: Allergic reactions: some of these may mimic common dental problems, such as bleeding gums, mouth ulcers and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). It is a potential carcinogen: aromas are generally petroleum derivatives and can be contaminated with cancer-causing substances

CI 42090: Blue Colouring. Health effects: hyperactivity, skin rashes. Potential carcinogen: there is some evidence that CI 42090, also known as FD&C Blue 1 and E133, can cause cancer in animals. BANNED IN AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND AND SWEDEN

Carageenan: Thickener. Part of a naturally occurring family of carbohydrates extracted from red seaweed; also known as E407. Health effects: stomach aches, potential carcinogen: has been associated with cancer of the gastrointestinal tract in animals, and laboratory evidence suggests it can act as a trigger for breast cancer in humans.

Triclosan: Antibacterial agent. Reduces plaque. Health effects: gum damage - causes premature cell death in gum tissues; allergic reactions; ulceration; alters the biodynamic balance of the mouth - kills ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria, which could make users more vulnerable to infection. A chlorinated aromatic, triclosan is molecularly similar to dioxins, PCBs (highly toxic chlorine-based compounds) and the herbicide Agent Orange. Indeed, its manufacturing process can release dioxins (powerful hormone disrupters) into the environment. It is also a chlorophenol, a class of chemicals that can cause cancer in animals. Commonly used as a pesticide, it is easily absorbed into the body via the mouth, and has been associated with liver damage in animals.

Saccharin: Artificial sweetener. Health effects: carcinogenic - linked to bladder cancer in animals. In the US, foods that include saccharin must declare it is a potential carcinogen on the label. No such warnings are required in the UK.

CI 47005: Yellow colouring. Health effects: asthma; rashes; hyperactivity. Aspirin-sensitive people should avoid this colouring. Also known as FD&C yellow 10 and E104, CI 47005 is a coal-tar dye and can contain impurities that are neurotoxic and carcinogenic. Banned in Australia, the US and Norway.
Alternatives

Even some ‘natural’ toothpastes contain contested ingredients. So, make sure you read the label before you buy. Some of the better options include:
AloeDent
www.optimahealthcare.co.uk
Kingfisher
www.kingfishertoothpaste.com
Jason
www.jason-natural.com
Tom’s of Maine
www.tomsofmain.com
Green people
www.greenpeople.co.uk
Comvita
www.comvita.com
Neal’s Yard
www.nealsyardremedies.com
Sarakan
www.sarakan.com
Weleda
www.weleda.co.uk
Burt’s Bees
www.burtsbees.com

Taken From: http://www.theecologist.org/archive_...content_id=884

(I'm going to buy some Miswak)

About their Vegetarian Products

One of Colgate's three global values is Caring, especially for our consumers. One of the most important ways we demonstrate that value is by providing our consumers with information to help them choose the right products to meet their specific needs

For vegetarian consumers, Colgate offers a large selection of products free of animal-derived ingredients. With more consumers seeking such products every day, Colgate is committed to making it easier for consumers to identify and select these products.

• All Colgate toothbrushes are free of any animal-derived ingredient
• Regarding Colgate toothpaste, the information below may be helpful to you. The following products do not currently contain glycerin or
  contain only synthetic or vegetable sourced glycerin:
  
  • All Colgate Toothpastes for Children
  • (Kids, Junior, My First -- all variants)
  • Colgate Cavity Protection Winterfresh Gel
  • Colgate Cavity Protection Great Regular Flavor (2.7 oz.)
  • Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash Fresh Mint,
  • Icy Blast Whitening, Whitening and Tartar Control
  • Colgate 2-in-1 Kids Toothpaste & Mouthwash:
  • Watermelon, Bubble Gum, Fairly Odd Parents
  • Colgate Fresh Confidence with Whitening Toothpaste
  • Colgate Herbal White Fresh Mint Toothpaste
  • Colgate Sparkling White Cinnamon Spice Gel
  • Colgate Max Fresh Toothpastes

Additionally, another line of Colgate Oral Care products, Colgate Simply White Clear Whitening Gel and Colgate Simply White Night Clear Whitening Gel also currently utilize only synthetic or vegetable derived glycerin
http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.ne...Vegetarian.htm

Originally Posted by malhot

Every other day , I see posts from Guppies asking if something is haram or halal.

Why is there not an international committee, say in the OIC or an International Mulla committee, specifically writing what is halal.

Masterbation, coke, food cooked by non-muslims, medicines, growing a beard, wearing lipstick, burqha, hijab, cosmetics, shaving under arms, music, singing, dancing etc etc etc etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.....

There are plenty of Islamic websites where you can find out about haram or halal ingredients.

My above post can also be beneficial for you bcoz for most hindus Meat is Haram.

Great posts Hareem aapa! They were very useful, May Allah reward you.