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Is selling "Ivory Caps" capsules and dealing with their money unlawful, knowing that they are antioxidants and help to lighten the skin, and their harm has not been proven yet?

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These capsules contain glutathione, which inhibits melanin production, permanently changing skin color. It is impermissible to use them for cosmetic enhancement because it alters Allah's creation. As per the Hadith: "Allah has cursed the women who tattoo and those who have themselves tattooed, those who pluck their eyebrows and those who have their eyebrows plucked, and the women who make spaces between their teeth for beauty, changing the creation of Allah." This is unless it is for treating a disease or removing a defect. It is important to note that skin lightening may increase the risk of cancer and burns. Based on this, it is impermissible to sell these capsules to those who use them for prohibited whitening, as Allah Almighty says: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." And as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Indeed, when Allah forbids something, He also forbids its price." Whitening creams that are not harmful and do not permanently change skin color can be sold.

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