Is coffee not allowed in Islam?
So, is coffee halal or haram? As already elaborated above, coffee is considered halal because it has no ingredients that can lead to drunkenness or inebriating effects. Also, all coffees are practically halal, including the well-known Luwak coffee, which comes from civet droppings. Dar al-Ifta Al Misriyyah’s Fatwa further supported the halal status of coffee and caffeine by addressing that small amounts of anything are prohibited if excessive intake causes drunkenness. As a result, practically all Muslim scholars concur that coffee is halal.Others have felt the same, citing caffeine’s perceived “narcotic” effects and assumed addictive qualities. Happily, Islamic leaders understood later that coffee is a mild stimulant for most – the beans “do not cause drunkenness, dizziness or any effect of inebriation. They relabelled the delicious beans as halal.Results: Recent (2000-2021) studies have shown that regular coffee consumption is associated with a decreased risk of developing hypertension, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. However, results are inconsistent with regard to coffee consumption and risk of developing coronary heart disease.