Islam defines “halal” food and drinks as those which comply with certain dietary requirements, typically without any ingredients that could lead to intoxication or drunkenness. While most coffee products conform with this guideline, some may contain non-halal ingredients which could alter its halal status; wine-infused coffee raises additional questions as to its status; in order to determine this answer we must look closely at its ingredients, process, and religious considerations.

Coffee is widely considered to be halal and consumed across nearly every nation worldwide for over 1000 years. Its widespread popularity stems from its stimulating and energizing properties that help increase concentration and energy while offering numerous health benefits; furthermore, both Islamic scholars and Quranic verse have approved of its consumption.

Coffee was once forbidden (haram) in Islam. Ottoman Sultan Murad IV considered coffee immoral and responsible for social decay and discord in Istanbul during the 15th and 16th centuries; consequently he issued a fatwa prohibiting its consumption, and anyone found drinking against this decree faced death penalty. Although its status is now considered halal (halaal), some Muslims prefer abstaining from black brew altogether.

Coffee’s halal status depends on several factors, including its components, processing methods and brewing methods. Most commonly, it is prepared using techniques which do not involve alcohol or fermentation during roasting – soaking beans in alcohol beforehand may alter its status, so the best way to determine its status would be consulting an Islamic scholar or expert.

Halal coffee is traditionally composed of roasted and ground beans; however, certain flavored varieties contain additional ingredients that must also be considered, including emulsifiers and flavorings which could originate from animals or non-halal sources. Furthermore, instant and cappuccino beverages require support materials which meet halal guidelines in order to be enjoyed without risk of compromise.

Kopi Luwak coffee, however, is considered halal; produced from hard beans extracted from Asian palm civet digestive tracts through fermentation, gives its distinctive taste thanks to their diet of fruits and insects that give these beans their unique character. Once harvested from their dung, these beans are then retrieved for roasting.

Names can also impact a product’s halal status; Arabic names like qahwah and kahweh may be considered forbidden to some Muslims; also, many halal coffee products include “wine” in their names which is forbidden according to some observant Muslims.