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[-] AeroNaut@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yes, though it is preferred not to be the drinkable kind. Without giving a fatwa (religious verdict) the way to think of it is the goal is to not drink alcohol. In particular is highlighted to not get drunk or addicted to it, but of course there may be other subtending reasons too. Intentions matter greatly in islam; it's generally very practical.

At the same time the prohibition against drinkable alcohol in islam is so strong even the people who buy/sell, or even serve alcohol are considered sinning so best to stay well clear. That's why there is such a distaste for the stuff in islamic culture, but for practical purposes as a chemical it can be extremely useful.

It could also be argued that it naturally appears in some foods (like overripe bananas I believe), but of course those probably aren't haram as you're likely not going to suffer the same effects.

Allah knows best.

this post was submitted on 02 Sep 2025
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