If alcohol becomes vinegar then it still remains impure (Text from Zaad al-Mustaqni')
Al-Uthaymeen states that this is the opinion of the Madhab – even if it
ceases to be an intoxicant – it remains impure irrespective of what the end
product is also, whether it turns into vinegar or anything else.
Some of the later Hanbalee scholars stated that its permitted changing
alcohol into vinegar, because not allowing it results in a wasting of wealth.
They quoted as evidence:
-The Hadeeth of Anas where the
Prophet was asked about alcohol that changed its characteristics and became
vinegar to which he said, “Do not do this”. [Muslim (1983)]
The meaning here is that it is not
allowed to change intoxicating properties, even if he does, then the liquid
still remains Haraam. Furthermore, Allaah and His Messenger have not commanded
that we change intoxicants into vinegar.
Others held the opinion that if one purified it then it becomes pure,
but the action of changing is Haraam - they quoted as evidence:
-The prohibition is connected to
intoxication, if this is removed then it is no longer Haraam, but the meaning
of the Hadith above is the action is Haraam.
Others were of the view that it is Halaal only
of the People of the Book did it, otherwise it remains impure:
-This is what the People of the Book
used to do in the time of the Prophet.
This is the correct opinion with al-Uthaymeen;
that if it becomes pure by itself then it is Halaal. If a person changes
alcohol into vinegar then it is only permitted if it was done by the People of
the Book, otherwise not.
ash-Sharh al- Mumti (1/432-433)
And Allaah Knows best
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