Alcohol used in Cooking
Question
I was wondering if eating food that was cooked with wine is forbidden. The reason I would think the answer is not so straightforward is that just about all of the alcohol added to the food, which is a tiny amount, dissolves. There is no way it could induce intoxication. But would it be more prudent for a Muslim to avoid eating such food because of the principle of avoiding alcohol? Please let me know what you think. Omar
Answer
As I had stated in a few of my earlier responses on the topic, it is not alcohol, but, in fact, intoxicating liquor, which the Shari`ah prohibits the Muslims to drink. Thus, when the intoxicating feature of liquor is removed from it through the process of cooking, then the food so prepared, would not come under the ambit of the prohibitions of the Shari`ah . Yes. A person may, however, take to refraining from consuming such food, of his personal choice. Nevertheless, under the stated circumstances, the food should not be termed as Haraam. Regards, Moiz Amjad October 12, 2001 Answer published by Moiz Amjad
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