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Fatwa #10646 October 2000Pakistan

I was wondering whether or not it is permissible to drink non-alcoholic beer.

Question

The intention in drinking the non-alcoholic beer is obviously not to get intoxicated in any way. I have heard that Saudi Arabia allows non-alcoholic beer. However, I have read that there are trace amounts of alcohol. The non-alcholic beer itself say "less than 0.5% alcohol" on the bottle, but I have read that the content is usually around 0.2% alcohol. Thank you and peace be with you.

Answer

According to the Shari'ah, alcohol is prohibited and impure. It is not
permissible to drink any beverage having alcohol in it.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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