What is the ruling on working in a vinegar factory?

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Peace be upon you

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah

The questioner: Our Shaykh

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Peace be upon you, Shaykh

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.

The questioner : How are you? Is everything fine?

The Shaykh : There is no harm.

The questioner : O Shaykh, perhaps we can ask you a question

The Shaykh : Ask it, do not worry, yes

The questioner : Regarding vinegar, O Shaykh, the vinegar factory

The Shaykh : The vinegar factory

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : What about the vinegar factory?

The questioner : I heard that vinegar contains alcohol as a primary ingredient

The Shaykh : I heard that it contains alcohol

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : Yes, where did you hear this?

The questioner : From the general public, that alcohol is one of the primary ingredients

The Shaykh : What is it to you and what have you heard, my brother? Ask your question and move on

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : What is it to you and what have you heard? Ask your question

The questioner : Is it permissible for us to make vinegar, or is it not?

The Shaykh : It is permissible.

The questioner : It is permissible.

The Shaykh : Yes, but it is not permissible to make it into intoxicants

The questioner : Yes, may Allah reward you

The Shaykh : And may He reward you.