Muslims are encouraged not to take Novavax due to moth cell line HEK293. Smart

All mRNA inoculations use HEK293 which is derived from aborted kidney cells of a fetus.

Novavax uses a more watered down version, but is not advised for usage due to insect component.


“ As stated above, the Sf9 cell line was derived from the ovarian tissue of a moth cell. Although the cells have undergone countless replication cycles, they are still considered to be moth cells. The same applies to other types of cells used in the production process of vaccines and medications, such as those from human, chicken and hamster embryonic cells. As mentioned in our discussion of the use of HEK293 human embryonic kidney cells, according to the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, consideration will be given to the original, known state until a sufficient cause to change is established[vii]. Therefore, the Sf9 cells used in the production of the Nuvaxovid vaccine would be considered to be insect cells from the Islamic perspective.

In general, the consumption of insect material is considered to be impermissible, and this prohibition extends to insect cells and intracellular material[viii]. Any protein isolated from an insect cell is still considered to be part of the cell and is therefore impermissible to consume. “




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