Q: Kindly enlighten us regarding the permissibility of
importing and selling barley juice.
Bear in mind that it is sold on the markets of
Makkah
and
Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah
and is labeled non-alcohol beer.
A:
If the drink in question is not known to cause intoxication, there is no harm in importing and selling it like any other non-alcohol drink. This is based on the Hadith in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
"If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited."
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, family, and Companions!