Purity: Ruling on Soft Drinks Like Coca-Cola and Pepsi That May Contain Alcohol

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Purity: Ruling on Soft Drinks Like Coca-Cola and Pepsi That May Contain Alcohol

English:

Question #307:

What is the rule concerning the soft drinks available in the market, including soft drinks produced within the country, e.g. Coca Cola, Pepsi, with the knowledge that some of the ingredients are imported and it is probable that they may contain alcohol?

Answer #307:

They are considered pure and ḥalāl except where the mukallaf is sure that they contain an alcohol that is intoxicating and originally liquid.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Ruling of Intoxicants