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Is Cappuccino Coffee Halal?
Coffee is an immensely popular drink found in homes all around the world. Not only is it tasty and healthful, but its bitter taste also can boost energy and increase overall wellness. Some may question if cappuccino coffee is halal; provided all other ingredients used are also halal (e.g. milk or alcohol should never be mixed with coffee); otherwise halal ingredients like sugar and milk powder should be added – for further clarity it would be best to consult a muslim scholar who can verify.
Starbucks drinks that do not contain alcohol or pig fat are considered halal; their pastries, however, must not contain pork or lard (butterfat). One such product that meets this standard is their Sugalight Cappuccino Ice Cream; this consists of whey powder (milk), wheat flour, coconut oil, sugar, salt, soy lecithins as an emulsifier, Bourbon vanilla pods as ingredients as well as being manufactured at Loacker Factory that has been certified halal status by Loacker factory that makes this delicious treat!
Muslim scholars have agreed that coffee is permissible under Islam since it does not contain ingredients known to cause intoxication. According to Dar al-Ifta’s Fatwa, even small amounts of something permissible may still lead to drunkenness if consumed excessively.
Under Kha’ir Beg, ruler of Mecca, some purist Muslims banned coffee consumption due to its perceived effects similar to alcohol. However, Mufti Memet Ebussuud eventually issued a ruling declaring coffee halal and lifting this restriction.
Nowadays, all coffees are considered halal to drink. This includes Luwak coffee that comes from civet droppings; as long as these droppings have been properly cleaned and processed. Wine coffee however cannot be considered halal due to having the word “wine” in its name; in Arabic this term translates as Qahwah which means strength – originally intended as an energy drink for soldiers during war or other strenuous activities, Qahwah remains popular today due to its health benefits and energy boosting properties.