Is Swine Flu vaccine against Muslim beliefs?

The vast majority of Islamic scholars and medical experts agree that the swine flu vaccine is permissible (halal) for Muslims to receive. They argue that the vaccine is necessary for public health and does not contain any ingredients that are forbidden by Islamic law.

There are a few minority opinions that hold that the swine flu vaccine is haram (forbidden). However, these opinions are not widely accepted by the majority of Muslims.

Here is a statement from the Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) regarding the swine flu vaccine:

"The Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) has reviewed the available information regarding the swine flu vaccine and has concluded that it is permissible for Muslims to receive the vaccine.

The vaccine does not contain any porcine products or ingredients that are forbidden by Islamic law. The vaccine is also necessary for public health, as it can help to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus.

IMANA encourages all Muslims to get the swine flu vaccine to protect themselves and their communities from this serious illness."

Here is a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the swine flu vaccine:

"The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that all people, including Muslims, get the swine flu vaccine to protect themselves and others from this serious illness.

The swine flu vaccine is safe and effective. It is the best way to prevent swine flu and its complications, including hospitalization and death.

The vaccine does not contain any porcine products or ingredients that are forbidden by Islamic law. It is made from a virus that has been grown in a laboratory, not from pig cells."