A research was conducted in France which revealed that Coca Cola and Pepsi contain 0.001% alcohol. The research claimed that it is produced naturally during the process of manufacturing when different ingredients are mixed and heated at certain temperature.
This question was raised to one of Pakistan’s most renowned religious institution Jamia Binoria Town to know whether it is halal or haram to consume these cold drinks.
[junkie-alert style=”green”] Mufti replied that if the alcohol is produced by Grapes or Dates and the chemical combination during the manufacturing remains the same and is not altered then the cold drink is haram and Muslims should not consume it in any form. [/junkie-alert]
If the alcohol is produced because of other fruits or vegetables then there is difference of opinion among scholars and we believe it should be avoided.
So if the alcohol is from dates and grapes then it is haram, and if it is from other fruits then it should be avoided. While in coke and pepsi there is no certainty whether it is from grape or from other fruits that’s why it should be avoided.
Khawar Nehal
How is the alcohol from dates and grapes different from others in terms of intoxication effects ?
Please explain the basis of the rulings.