Yes, Arabic gum is halal. It is a natural substance harvested from the acacia tree and does not involve any synthetic or haram substances during its collection or processing.

Explanation:

1. Natural Origin:
   • Arabic gum, also known as gum arabic, is a resin exuded from the acacia tree.
   • It is naturally occurring and does not involve any prohibited substances.
2. Quranic Evidence:
   • The permissibility of natural substances is supported by several verses in the Quran:
     • “He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth…” (Al-Baqarah 2:29)
     • “O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful and good…” (Al-Baqarah 2:168)
     • “Say, who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced for His servants and the good [lawful] things of provision?” (Al-A’raf 7:32)
3. Islamic Dietary Law:
   • Arabic gum’s natural and pure origin, without contamination by haram substances, aligns with Islamic dietary laws which emphasize the consumption of halal and tayyib (pure) food.

Conclusion:

• Arabic gum is halal as it is a natural product and does not involve the addition of any haram substances during its production.

And Allah knows best.

Source:

• Islam Q&A