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Do Oranges Have Alcohol in Them?

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Question:

I found that alcohol is present in oranges. What must we do? Abandon eating them?

Answer:

Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.

I pray you are well.

No, you do not have to give up oranges. They are halal. Do not worry about the term “alcohol.” The impermissibility does not apply here. Rather, it applies to drinks that have been fermented to the point that they are intoxicants. [Maydani, al-Lubab]

Eat the fruits and foods Allah has created for us – and show much thanks for it; you will see an increase in blessings. Reflect on the favours and gifts of God; you see much wisdom and reason for gratitude.

I once heard Shaykh Hamza Yusuf share his reflections on oranges: they are perfect for sharing. So, enjoy them and rejoice in the blessings of Allah. That is better for you.

May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.

[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History he moved to Damascus in 2007 where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital and he was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.

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