Question:
Assalamualaikum
Is denate alcohol Halaal?
Wassalaam
Answer:
Alcohol prepared from grapes, raisins or dates is Haraam and impure and cannot be consumed or utilised in any way or purpose. (Raddul Muhtaar, Vol. 5, Page 318-321)
Internal use of alcohol prepared from other than grapes, raisins or dates is permitted to the amount which is not intoxicating for reasons other than enjoyment, e.g. for medical purposes. (Raddul Muhtaar, Vol. 5, Page 322, Imdaadul Fataawaa, Vol. 4, Page 93-94 and Page 209)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Qasim bin Hashim Limbada
Attested to as correct by:
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
Darul Iftaa
Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Springs
28 April 2004
07 Rabee’ul Awwal 1425