Islam’s stringent dietary regulations have caused much consternation about coffee and other drinks, but with an understanding of Islamic jurisprudence comes an opportunity to guide Muslim consumers so that the coffee they drink fits within dietary regulations. If any Muslim consumer is concerned about manufacturing processes or psychoactive properties of caffeine in coffee they consume, looking for certified halal brands could bring peace of mind.

Halal food and beverages adhere to Islamic dietary laws. Although coffee does not explicitly appear in the Quran, scholars have conducted extensive research and issued fatwas recognizing it as a permissible beverage. According to scholars like Imam Shihab al-Din and Shaykh Farza A. Khan, coffee meets these requirements because it does not lead to intoxication or impair judgement; they note, however, that moderation should always be exercised, since over consumption of any substance may lead to adverse results.

Although the Quran does not directly prohibit coffee consumption, Muslim scholars have determined it to be permissible based on two criteria. One being that coffee does not lead to intoxication while animal parts or ingredients do not go into its making – unlike alcohol which has the potential of leading to intoxication and impairing judgement. Most modern Muslims accept the view that drinking coffee in moderation is permissible under Islam.

One major source of concern among Muslims regarding coffee production is its production process. Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) is made by digesting and excreting beans with an Asian palm civet, raising questions over whether this method of production is halal; however, Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah issued a fatwa clarifying this matter as still halal since no animals are killed during this process; all beans remain exposed only to water and air during this process.

Additionally, when reviewing coffee brands it is also crucial to look closely at what ingredients were added during production. Many products contain non-halal additives such as milk powder and syrups; therefore, careful investigation into these components must take place in order to detect possible sources of haram in order to purchase only certified halal products.

Concerns among Muslim consumers often revolve around cross-contamination between halal and non-halal ingredients during coffee processing, especially instant and flavored varieties, which contain ingredients sourced from non-halal sources such as sugar or flavoring agents. According to a fatwa by Mufti Ebussuud el-Imadi, certified roasters can help alleviate this issue by segregating products to ensure no accidental cross-contamination with non-halal items during grinding and packaging processes; further ensure this issue can be mitigated through segregating non-halal products from those made available at factory production lines containing both types.