Coffee’s caffeine is an alkaloid and stimulant known to produce anxiety, nerves, hyperactivity and shaking sensations in some individuals. Furthermore, its use may alter blood pressure, heart rate and breathing; some Muslims are concerned with its impact on their health as well as whether or not its consumption is permissible according to Islamic Sharia law.

At present, most Muslim scholars believe that coffee and caffeine are not harmful and should be enjoyed moderately. Roasted and ground coffee beans with no fermentation or alcohol involved is considered halal by Islamic law, while many products on the market use milk and sugar that conforms with Islamic law as ingredients – including energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster that also include such components.

In 850 CE, coffee was first mentioned in a legend involving goatherd Kaldi. According to this tale, Kaldi discovered coffee when his herd began eating berries from wild plants near Arabian Peninsula, leading him to sample them himself and experience its powerful stimulant properties – something which led him to inform other goatherds and friends in Ethiopia of his discovery.

Early Muslims debated coffee’s permissibility. Some scholars believed it should be forbidden as its stimulating properties and ability to induce intoxication could make it illegal; as more was discovered about caffeine, most Islamic scholars now see coffee as a mild stimulant with beneficial properties if taken responsibly.

Most modern Muslims view coffee as being halal and enjoy it regularly as part of their lifestyles, taking comfort in its positive health benefits that outweigh its potential adverse reactions like intoxication and hyperactivity. Furthermore, most Muslim scholars understand that caffeine consumption does not lead to intoxication so it should be considered permissible consumption.

Some forms of coffee may not meet Islamic dietary laws, including Luwak coffee produced from Asian palm civet faeces. This animal feeds on coffee berries before digesting them and expelling them through its faeces – these droppings are then collected, washed off, and used to roast and grind coffee beans.

Coffees that contain non-halal ingredients such as butterfat are considered unlawful for Muslims to drink. All butterfat used to prepare coffee must come from animals that adhere to Islamic rules for slaughtering, and processing must meet halal guidelines before it can be used in making coffee. Sweeteners used must also comply with Islamic standards. While other halal alternatives exist such as green tea and acai juice may provide energy without caffeine jitters, many Muslims still appreciate brewed coffee as it gives a rush of energy boost – while those looking for healthier alternatives should try chai or acai juice which are packed full of antioxidants that give energy boost without caffeine jitters like found in traditional coffee! Acai provides even greater energy boost than regular coffee does!