Q: What is
the ruling on drinking beer?
Is the one who drinks beer the same as the one who drinks Khamr (intoxicant)? It should mentioned that the barley beer is labeled (Part No. 22; Page No. 148
A:
Firstly, it is permissible to consume any beer that is free from the intoxicating alcohol.Secondly, it is not permissible to mix beer with intoxicating alcohol, whatever the amount of the alcohol is. If the beer contains an amount of alcohol that reaches the level which causes intoxication when drunk in large amounts, it becomes impermissible to drink; otherwise it is permissible.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.