Fatwa #1404013 March 2006South Africa
Would it be wrong to dissect a fetal pig for a class with gloves on?
Question
In my science class, my teacher said that we would have to dissect a fetal pig. Is it haraam to touch a pig? If so, would it be wrong to dissect it if I wore gloves??
Answer
It is permissible to dissect a pig for research purposes.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai