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What is the concept called when alcohol is converted to acetic acid to make vinegar, making it halal?
What is the maximum percentage of alcohol allowed in food ingredients according to some halal-certification organizations?
What is the category of alcoholic beverages that can have an alcohol content as high as 80%?
Why are natural products containing small amounts of intrinsic alcohol not a halal issue?
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What is prohibited for Muslims according to Islamic law?
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What is the purpose of converting alcohol to acetic acid to make vinegar?
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What is the minimum percentage of alcohol required in beverage products according to some halal-certification organizations?
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What is the name of the halal-certification organization that allows up to 0.5% alcohol in food ingredients?
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According to the Quran, what is the comparison between the sin of khamr and its usefulness?
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In what chapter and verse of the Quran is the first revelation about strong drink mentioned?
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What is the literal meaning of 'khamr'?
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What is the consequence of praying while intoxicated, according to the Quran?
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In what stages was the prohibition of alcohol revealed in the Quran?
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What is the spiritual implication of alcohol consumption in Islam?
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What is the significance of the second revelation about alcohol in the Quran?
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What is the context of the first revelation about strong drink in the Quran?
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What is the primary reason for Muslims being prohibited from offering prayers while under the influence of alcohol?
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Which Quranic verse explicitly prohibits the consumption of intoxicants?
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What is the Quranic term used to describe intoxicants like strong drink?
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What is the consequence of Muslims turning away from the prohibition of intoxicants according to Chapter V, Verse 92?
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What is the spiritual implication of consuming intoxicants according to Chapter V, Verse 91?
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What is the Islamic ruling on alcohol derived from grapes, dates, and raisins?
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Why did some companions continue to drink despite the revelation in Chapter IV, Verse 43?
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What is the relationship between prayer times and the consumption of intoxicants in Islamic societies?
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What is the minimum percentage of alcohol that must be listed on the ingredient label of a food product?
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What is the maximum percentage of alcohol allowed in natural vanilla flavoring according to the FDA's standard of identity?
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What is the primary reason for allowing industrial ethanol in food production?
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What agency supervises food products containing less than 7% alcohol by volume?
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What happens to the final product if it contains fermented alcoholic drinks?
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What is the criterion for impurities in halal food products?
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How is ethanol commonly used in the food industry?
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What percentage of alcohol by volume can an industrial alcohol be?
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What is the maximum amount of naturally produced ethanol allowed in final food products?
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Why is consultation with proper authorities or end users necessary?
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What is the primary use of ethanol in the food industry?
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What happens to a food product containing more than 7% alcohol by volume?
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What is the maximum amount of alcohol allowed in consumer products with added ingredients?
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When is alcohol not required to be listed on the ingredient label of a food product?
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Why is the use of industrial ethanol allowed in some countries?
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What is the primary concern regarding alcohol in halal food production?
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What is the maximum percentage of industrial ethanol allowed in the final product of industrial applications to be considered halal?
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What is the main reason for allowing the use of industrial ethanol in food production?
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What is the maximum percentage of naturally produced ethanol allowed in final food products?
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What is the purpose of essence extraction from fermented alcoholic drinks?
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What is the primary criterion for impurities in halal food products?
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Why is consultation with proper authorities or end users necessary in halal food production?
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What happens to a food product containing fermented alcoholic drinks?
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What is the maximum amount of alcohol allowed in consumer products with added ingredients to be considered halal?
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What is the highest percentage of alcohol allowed in beverage products according to some halal-certification organizations?
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What happens to fermented beverages after distillation?
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Why is natural vanilla flavoring with high alcohol content still considered halal?
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What is the purpose of converting alcohol to acetic acid in the food industry?
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Which of the following is a category of alcoholic beverages that can have an alcohol content as high as 80%?
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What is the requirement for industrial ethanol use in food production?
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Why are natural products containing small amounts of intrinsic alcohol not a halal issue?
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What is the purpose of halal-certification organizations in the food industry?
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What is the significance of the Quranic verse that states Muslims should not approach prayer while intoxicated?
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What is the primary concern regarding alcohol in halal food production?
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What is the implication of the Quranic verse stating that the sin of khamr is greater than its usefulness?
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What is the likely reason for the difference in halal certification requirements for natural and industrial alcohols?
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What is a possible reason for allowing industrial ethanol in food production, despite its potential for contamination?
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What is the implication of the Quranic verse that permits Muslims to approach prayer while 'polluted'?
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What is a key consideration for halal certification organizations when evaluating the permissibility of natural alcohols?
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What is a possible reason for the variation in permissible alcohol content limits across different halal certification organizations?
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What is the maximum percentage of alcohol allowed in food ingredients according to the fatwa?
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What is the condition for essence extraction to be halal?
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What is the ruling on natural products containing small amounts of intrinsic alcohol?
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What is the purpose of using industrial ethanol in food production?
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What is the ruling on medicines and perfumes that contain alcohol as a solvent?
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What is the condition for light beverages to be halal?
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What is the ruling on food and beverages that contain alcohol from natural sources?
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What is the maximum percentage of alcohol allowed in light beverages according to the fatwa?
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What is the result of converting alcohol to acetic acid in vinegar production?
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What is the purpose of using industrial ethanol in food production?
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What is the significance of dates and raisins in Islamic law?
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What is the purpose of essence extraction from fermented alcoholic drinks?
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What is the primary criterion for impurities in halal food products?
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Why is consultation with proper authorities or end users necessary in halal food production?
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What happens to a food product containing more than 7% alcohol by volume?
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Study Notes
Categories of Alcoholic Beverages
- Fermented beverages: made from agricultural products, contain 3-16% alcohol
- Distilled or spirit beverages: made by distillation of fermented beverages, alcohol content up to 80%
- Compound or fortified beverages: made by combining fermented or spirit beverages with flavoring substances, alcohol content up to 80%
Guidelines for the Use of Alcohol in Halal Food Production
- Alcoholic beverages of any type are prohibited for Muslims
- The use of alcoholic beverages in preparing or producing food items or drinks is also prohibited
- Grain alcohol or synthetic alcohol may be used in food ingredients as long as it is evaporated to a final level of not more than 0.5% in food ingredients and less than 1.0% in beverage products
Examples of Alcohol in Food Industries
- As a raw material, alcohol is converted to acetic acid to make vinegar, which is then used in salad dressings, mayonnaise, and other applications
- As an ingredient, examples include liqueur-flavored chocolates, cakes, and meals containing wines, such as beef stroganoff with wine sauce
- As a solvent, it is used to extract flavoring chemicals from plant materials, such as vanilla beans
Quranic Guidance on Alcohol
- The prohibition of alcohol came in three stages
- The first revelation stated that drinking khamr is a great sin, although it may have some benefit
- The second revelation prohibited Muslims from offering their prayers while under the influence of alcohol
- The final revelation clearly prohibited intoxicants and several other actions, stating that khamr must be avoided
Halal Certification Guidelines
- The content of industrial ethanol in the final food products should not exceed 0.5%, while the content of naturally produced ethanol should be less than 1% in the final food products
- Flavorings that will be used in food production must not contain more than 0.5% alcohol to qualify as halal
- Some countries may accept higher amounts of alcohol, but consultation with proper authorities or end users can clarify this issue
Halal Food Production and Alcohol
- The use of alcohol in any concentration is acceptable in industrial processes if there are no viable alternatives, but the final product must contain less than 0.5% alcohol.
- In some countries, higher or lower cut-offs are accepted.
- Industrial ethanol content in final food products should not exceed 0.5%, while naturally produced ethanol should be less than 1%.
Guidelines for the Use of Alcohol in Halal Food Production
- Addition of fermented alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, liquor) to food products makes them haram.
- Extracted essences from these products with negligible alcohol content are generally accepted by halal-certifying agencies and importing countries.
- Consumer products with added ingredients containing alcohol must have no more than 0.5% alcohol to qualify as halal.
Alcohol in the Quran
- The prohibition of alcohol came in three stages:
- Initial revelation: informed Muslims that drinking khamr is a great sin, although it may have some benefit.
- Second revelation: prohibited Muslims from praying while drunk, till they know what they utter.
- Final revelation: clearly prohibited intoxicants and several other actions, stating that consumption of alcoholic drinks in any form is totally prohibited.
Categories of Alcoholic Beverages
- Three major classes of alcoholic beverages:
- Fermented beverages (3-16% alcohol)
- Distilled or spirit beverages (up to 80% alcohol)
- Compound or fortified beverages (up to 80% alcohol)
Use of Alcohol in Food Industries
- Example use of alcohol as a raw material:
- Converting alcohol to acetic acid to make vinegar, which is then used in salad dressings, mayonnaise, and other applications.
- This concept is called chemical change or istihala.
Fatwa 2011
- Natural products containing small amounts of intrinsic alcohol do not present a halal issue.
- Alkohol yang diperolehi dari proses pembuatan arak hukumnya haram dan najis.
- Alkohol yang diperolehi bukan melalui proses pembuatan arak hukumnya tidak najis, tetapi haram (tidak boleh) diminum dalam bentuk aslinya kerana ia adalah racun dan boleh membunuh.
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Alcohol is used as a raw material in the food industry, such as converting it to acetic acid to make vinegar, which is used in various applications. This process is considered halal. This quiz covers the uses of alcohol in food production.