No, Murree beer is not halal. Here's why:
While Murree Brewery Co. Ltd. produces some halal products under the supervision of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), beer is not among them.
According to the provided reference:
This is to certify that MURREE BREWERY CO. LTD., TOPS FOOD & BEVERAGES, RAWALPINDI, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN, produces Halal products under the supervision of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA). The following products are Halal when bearing the Crescent-M Halal logo.
This certification indicates that some Murree products are halal, specifically those that bear the Crescent-M Halal logo. Beer, by its nature, is an alcoholic beverage and thus does not meet the requirements for being considered halal.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Halal Certification: Murree Brewery has halal-certified products, but these are explicitly not alcoholic beverages.
- Alcoholic Beverages: Beer is an alcoholic beverage, and such beverages are considered haram (not permissible) in Islam.
- Crescent-M Halal Logo: The key is the presence of the Crescent-M Halal logo. Only products with this logo are certified halal by IFANCA.
In summary, while Murree Brewery produces some halal products, their beer is not one of them. The Halal certification applies specifically to products that carry the Crescent-M Halal logo, and beer does not.
