Who holds that it is halal?

Many contemporary scholars: A 0.0% drink contains no intoxicant, so the prohibition on khamr does not apply.

Who holds that it is haram?

Other scholars and some certifiers (Majelis Ulama Indonesia does not certify beer-named drinks): Avoid drinks that imitate alcohol, and 'alcohol-free' drinks at up to 0.5% or made from beer or wine.

Are alcohol-free beer and wine (0.0%) halal?

Scholars differ. These drinks don't intoxicate, but they are made to taste like alcohol or made by removing it.

Scholars differ · Food and drink · From the Halal or Not? rulebook, checked 28 September 2026

The views, and who holds them

Held by	Verdict	Reasoning
Many contemporary scholars	Halal	A 0.0% drink contains no intoxicant, so the prohibition on khamr does not apply.
Other scholars and some certifiers (Majelis Ulama Indonesia does not certify beer-named drinks)	Haram	Avoid drinks that imitate alcohol, and 'alcohol-free' drinks at up to 0.5% or made from beer or wine.

Quick answers

Are alcohol-free beer and wine (0.0%) halal?: Scholars differ. These drinks don't intoxicate, but they are made to taste like alcohol or made by removing it.
Who holds that it is halal?: Many contemporary scholars: A 0.0% drink contains no intoxicant, so the prohibition on khamr does not apply.
Who holds that it is haram?: Other scholars and some certifiers (Majelis Ulama Indonesia does not certify beer-named drinks): Avoid drinks that imitate alcohol, and 'alcohol-free' drinks at up to 0.5% or made from beer or wine.

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Halal or Not? rulebook topic “Alcohol-free beer and wine (0.0%)”, live answer (checked 28 September 2026)
Many contemporary scholars
Other scholars and some certifiers (Majelis Ulama Indonesia does not certify beer-named drinks)

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