Generally, if a beverage contains 0% alcohol, it is not considered haram (forbidden) in Islam.
The primary principle in Islamic jurisprudence is that anything which intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden even in small quantities. However, since a beverage with 0% alcohol will not cause intoxication regardless of the quantity consumed, it does not fall under this prohibition.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- The Principle of Intoxication: The prohibition of alcohol in Islam is primarily due to its intoxicating effects. The Quran and Sunnah (teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad SAW) strongly discourage and prohibit intoxication.
- Hadith on Intoxicants: A relevant hadith states, "If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is also prohibited" (Sunan Abu Dawood 3673).
- 0% Alcohol Beverages: Beverages labeled as 0% alcohol are manufactured to contain no alcohol. These drinks are formulated to not have intoxicating properties.
- "Najis" (Impurity): Alcoholic drinks (Khamr) are considered najis (ritually impure) by many Islamic scholars. However, if a beverage contains absolutely 0% alcohol, it is not classified as najis.
Therefore, consuming beverages with 0% alcohol is generally permissible in Islam because they do not cause intoxication, which is the reason for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages.
