Is white alum pure?
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Alum is a transparent, solid, astringent substance used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. It is considered a pure substance, and the fundamental principle regarding things is their purity and permissibility unless there is evidence of their impurity or prohibition, as indicated by the proofs of Islamic law. Jurists have explicitly stated the permissibility of its sale, purchase, and use.
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