Don’t confuse Muslims with alcohol-free beer, says Mujahid

Updated 7 years ago · Published on 14 Jul 2019 2:50PM · 5 Comments

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mujahid Yusof Rawa says beer producers should not confuse Muslims with alcohol-free beers. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 14, 2019.

BEER manufacturers in the country have been told not to confuse consumers especially Muslims by producing alcohol-free drink.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mujahid Yusof Rawa said alcohol-free beer is only confusing Muslims and it is not a wise move.

“Using the name alcohol-free beer is confusing as the process of producing the drink including distillation is carried out in the system used to produce alcohol products.

“We know the alcohol-free drink is produced by a beer manufacturer but it would cause confusion as some Muslims thought they could consume the drink,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters after attending a Yassin and Prayer Session for 207 pilgrims in Parit Buntar constituency today.

Mujahid, who is also Parit Buntar MP, was commenting on a viral promotion of zero-alcohol beer by a beer manufacturer at a convenient store.

In this regard, Mujahid advised Muslims not to consume any products if they are doubtful of their halal status.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department also uploaded information on the issue entitled Alcohol and Liquor on its Facebook site yesterday.  

According to Jakim, the soft drink is made from the same process of making alcohol drinks and as such Muslims are prohibited from taking the drink made from the alcohol production method regardless of whether they contain alcohol or not. – Bernama, July 14, 2019.

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  • I think the minister is confused. Alcohol free beer was produced in Europe for beer fans who are driving. The choice of drinking beer with alcohol or without is up to the individual. Morals and integrity are the sole regulatory forces. So why is it different in Malaysia? Does the minister doubt the moral fibre of Malaysians? I think the reason is that it is impossible to tell beer without alcohol from the original by looking at it. So policing it is impossible. But it shouldnt be necessary to spy on Malaysians in the first place. Trust people to do the right thing and they will.

    Posted 7 years ago by Malaysia New hope · Reply

  • The so-called alcohol-free beer does have a tiny amount of alcohol. Check the label.

    Posted 7 years ago by Ravinder Singh · Reply

  • If Muslims can be so easily confused by non-alcoholic beer, then their faith in their religion do not appear to be strong. Stop being paranoid and start banning anything which is harmless and not targetted for the Muslim market. The whole world is watching at what you are doing and you need to avoid appearing as the laughing stock.

    Posted 7 years ago by Panchen Low · Reply

  • Question isnt it better for Muslims ( of Malaysia) not to leave the country.

    Posted 7 years ago by Danial Abdullah · Reply