Fatwa #224314 February 2001United Kingdom
You stated that it was permissable to consume a nourishment drink that contains 15% alcohol.
Question
This is not medication which is neccessary to preserve life, so why is such an act permissable as ethanol is pure Alcohol (kamr) and is the same Kamr found in Vodka/Rum/Spirits etc?
Answer
Principally, if the alcohol is extracted from grapes or dates it is not
permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, 'Khamr (wine) is
from these two trees, dates and grapes.' (Mishkãt p. 317).
Furthermore, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, 'Alcohol itself
is prohibited and intoxication in every other beverage.' (Hidaaya vol. 4 p.
497).
In view of the abovementioned Hadith, since the alcohol in coke is from
ethanol which is fermented from sugar cane mollasses and does not
intoxicate, it is permissible. However, if one is doubtful, he may exercise
precaution and abstain.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, 'Khamr (wine) is
from these two trees, dates and grapes.' (Mishkãt p. 317).
Furthermore, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, 'Alcohol itself
is prohibited and intoxication in every other beverage.' (Hidaaya vol. 4 p.
497).
In view of the abovementioned Hadith, since the alcohol in coke is from
ethanol which is fermented from sugar cane mollasses and does not
intoxicate, it is permissible. However, if one is doubtful, he may exercise
precaution and abstain.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.