The ruling on grape juice when it becomes strong and ferments
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Question:
What is your opinion regarding the grape juice currently available? It is found in large quantities. Does it count as an intoxicant? We ask for clarification on this.
Answer:
The era is just like this. When an intoxicant is consumed, if it becomes strong and ferments and causes intoxication, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would prepare a drink (nabidh) for him from raisins and dates, and he would drink it on the first day, the second day, and the third day. When the three days were completed, he would pour it out or give it to those present. If it was raisins or something like them, and the juice or something like it had not fermented, there is no harm in it. Yes.
What is your opinion regarding the grape juice currently available? It is found in large quantities. Does it count as an intoxicant? We ask for clarification on this.
Answer:
The era is just like this. When an intoxicant is consumed, if it becomes strong and ferments and causes intoxication, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would prepare a drink (nabidh) for him from raisins and dates, and he would drink it on the first day, the second day, and the third day. When the three days were completed, he would pour it out or give it to those present. If it was raisins or something like them, and the juice or something like it had not fermented, there is no harm in it. Yes.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - ٦٩ — archive.org (20:08)
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