Putting alcohol in the manufacture of vinegar
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 3429 )
Q3: The matter of vinegar has confused many of us, knowing that in Algeria it comes in various alcohol concentrations, and we do not know how it is made. Does its ruling extend to being forbidden due to that increase in alcohol, and it is not
the intention behind the vinegar to drink it, but rather to use it in many foods, such as lettuce, for example. Is this food permissible to eat with it in it, or not?
A3: First: If the vinegar’s origin is wine and this wine turned into vinegar by human action, it is not permissible to use it. The basis for this is what Muslim narrated in the Book of (Drinks) from his (Sahih), and al-Tirmidhi in the Book of (Sales) from his (Jami'), and Abu Dawud in the Book of (Drinks) from his (Sunan): that Abu Talhah asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about orphans who had inherited wine. He said:Sunan Abi Dawud 3675Sahih (Al-Albani) . Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: In this is a clear indication that processing wine until it becomes vinegar is not permissible. If there had been a way to do so, the property of the orphan would have been the most deserving of property for it, because of what is obligatory in preserving it, increasing its value, and being cautious with it. And the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had forbidden the wasting of wealth, and pouring it out is wasting it. Thus, it is known that processing it does not purify it or return it to being wealth in any way. This is the opinion of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), and it is the view of al-Shafi'i and Ahmad ibn Hanbal. Second: If the wine turns into vinegar by itself, it is permissible to use it. The basis for this is what Muslim narrated in (Drinks) from his (Sahih), the chapter on (The Virtue of
Vinegar), and al-Tirmidhi in his (Jami') in (Foods), (Chapter on Vinegar), and al-Nasa'i in (Faith), and Ibn Majah in (Foods): that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: . The generality of this hadith is specified by the previous hadith in the first ruling. Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I do not like for a Muslim who inherits wine to keep it to turn it into vinegar, but if the wine spoils until it becomes vinegar, I see no harm in eating it. End of quote. Third: If the vinegar’s origin is not wine, there is no doubt in its permissibility; because every sour juice is called vinegar. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions.
Q3: The matter of vinegar has confused many of us, knowing that in Algeria it comes in various alcohol concentrations, and we do not know how it is made. Does its ruling extend to being forbidden due to that increase in alcohol, and it is not
the intention behind the vinegar to drink it, but rather to use it in many foods, such as lettuce, for example. Is this food permissible to eat with it in it, or not?
A3: First: If the vinegar’s origin is wine and this wine turned into vinegar by human action, it is not permissible to use it. The basis for this is what Muslim narrated in the Book of (Drinks) from his (Sahih), and al-Tirmidhi in the Book of (Sales) from his (Jami'), and Abu Dawud in the Book of (Drinks) from his (Sunan): that Abu Talhah asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about orphans who had inherited wine. He said:
Pour it out. He asked: May I not make vinegar of it ? He replied : No.
أهرقها قال: أفلا أجعلها خلاًّ؟ قال: لاVinegar), and al-Tirmidhi in his (Jami') in (Foods), (Chapter on Vinegar), and al-Nasa'i in (Faith), and Ibn Majah in (Foods): that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Yes, vinegar is idam.
نعم الإدام الخل
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