Is It Permissible to Consume Foods That Contain Alcohol?
Hanafi Fiqh
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Question
Is it permissible to consume foods that contain alcohol?
The answer lies in differentiating between alcohol being used as an intoxicant and alcohol being used in a non-intoxicating manner as part of an ingredient.
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