Yes, Muslims use Vaseline. Vaseline, specifically Vaseline® Healing Jelly Original, is halal and permissible to use according to several sources. Many online discussions within the Muslim community confirm its use, particularly for moisturizing purposes, such as for dry lips during fasting (Ramadan).
Vaseline's Use in Islamic Practice
Several sources confirm Vaseline's use among Muslims:
- Halal Certification: Vaseline® Healing Jelly Original is explicitly stated as halal.
- Ramadan and Fasting: Many Muslims use Vaseline to alleviate dryness, especially on the lips, during the fasting month of Ramadan. This is supported by discussions on forums like Reddit (r/islam, r/Hijabis) where users openly discuss using Vaseline during fasting without concern about it breaking their fast. The consensus is that topical application doesn't break the fast. (https://www.reddit.com/r/islam/comments/mrbqe8/we_can_use_vaseline_when_were_fasting_right/, https://www.reddit.com/r/Hijabis/comments/ud6j3v/how_do_you_avoid_dry_lips_while_fasting/)
- Wudu (Ablution): While some questions arise regarding whether substances like Vaseline affect the validity of Wudu (ritual cleansing), the general consensus is that topical application doesn't invalidate it. (https://www.quora.com/If-you-have-something-on-your-face-e-g-Vaseline-is-your-wudu-still-accepted)
- Other Uses: Vaseline is also used for various other purposes, including skincare and even in some unconventional applications, like assisting with certain types of facial hair seal tests.
Addressing Concerns
While some may have concerns about the use of Vaseline in relation to religious practices, such concerns are largely addressed by the halal certification and the common practice among Muslims. The use of Vaseline topically does not affect the validity of fasting or Wudu.
