Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Eating Bakers biscuits

· 4 Shaʻban 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Recently an article has been circulating stating that certain Bakers biscuits which contain ethanol are Haraam. After some research with the company, they have confirmed that the products do contain ethanol, however certified by NIHT. I am confused if I should consume these biscuits as it contains 0.5 % ethanol. Kindly advise ?

Answer

There are Halaal biscuits available in the market. Hence, you should opt for biscuits that are ethanol free.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

وقال محمد ما أسكر كثيره فقليله حرام، وهو نجس أيضا ولو سكر منها المختار في زماننا أنه يحد. زاد في الملتقى: وقوع طلاق من سكر منها تابع للحرمة، والكل حرام عند محمد وبه يفتى، والخلاف إنما هو عند قصد التقوي. أما عند قصد التلهي فحرام إجماعا (الدر المختار و حاشية ابن عابدين 6/456)

قال في المعراج: وسئل أبو حفص الكبير عنه فقال. لا يحل، فقيل له: خالفت أبا حنيفة وأبا يوسف، فقال: إنهما يحلانه للاستمراء والناس في زماننا يشربون للفجور والتلهي. (الدر المختار و حاشية ابن عابدين 6/456)

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Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
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