Coffee is one of the world’s most beloved beverages and an essential beverage in Muslim households worldwide. Although some Muslim scholars advise against its consumption due to caffeine’s stimulant properties and potential intoxication-inducing potential, others support its consumption and the question of its halal-haram status has long been debated by scholars and scientists alike – this article examines multiple perspectives from both parties involved on this matter.

What is Halal Food & Beverages? : Halal refers to food and beverages which are permissible under Islamic law for consumption; in contrast, those deemed unlawful are known as Haram foods and drinks.

Coffee’s status as halal depends on how its beans are obtained and prepared; one common method involves roasting and grinding seeds from coffea plants before mixing roasted beans with hot water to create a beverage brewed beverage with caffeine as its key component; caffeine does not come from prohibited animals or plants, making its consumption permissible and thus making coffee an halal beverage choice.

As for production processes, in order for coffee to be considered halal it must contain ingredients from sources which adhere to Islamic law and all halal methods were utilized; such as using beans from an area which adheres to Islamic law as well as water filtered with kosher filters; additionally it must not contain ingredients which could potentially breach its purity such as pork fat and alcohol.

Note that coffee does not appear explicitly prohibited in either the Quran or hadiths; other haram substances do however come under explicit prohibition. Furthermore, most Muslim scholars agree that regular consumption levels of caffeine found in coffee do not lead to drunkenness or intoxication.

However, some specialty coffee products cannot be classified as halal. Wine coffee, for instance, is an extremely popular drink in Indonesia that is made by brewing roasted and ground beans together into an intoxicating beverage with distinct brewing and drinking techniques and an unique taste. Wine coffee presents several challenges due to its name containing “wine”, which is forbidden according to Islamic law. As Dr. Ir. Muslich, M.Si, Director of Halal Partnership & Audit Services at LPPOM MUI notes, therefore a product such as wine coffee cannot be certified halal. Though coffee itself does not contain any haram ingredients, its name alone makes it unsuitable for Muslim consumers. Therefore, it’s crucial that consumers carefully read labels when shopping for halal certified brands of coffee – and there are several available on the market.