Is Wine Halal?
wine is considered haram (not permissible). Fermented alcoholic beverage.
Why this status?
Fermented alcoholic beverage. Haram.
Editorial summary
This summary is editorial and is general information, not a religious ruling. The status above is unchanged.
What it is
Wine is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting grapes or other fruit, and saké is a fermented rice drink listed with it in this entry. Wine extracts and cooking wines are used in sauces, marinades, desserts and some prepared foods. This entry is rated haram because wine is an intoxicating fermented beverage.
Related ingredients that raise separate questions
Wine vinegar and mirin, a sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking, are different products and are treated differently by scholars. One published ruling describes mirin as an intoxicant, and views on vinegar made from wine differ, so these are worth checking individually and are not covered by this entry alone.
Reading a label
Look for wine, red wine, white wine, sherry, port, saké and cooking wine on the ingredient list, along with liqueurs and brandy. Restaurants often use wine in sauces and braises without listing it on the menu, so ask when you are unsure. When a packaged food says only flavoring or natural flavor, the carrier is not stated, and the manufacturer or a halal certificate is the way to find out.
Practical tips
In cooking, grape juice, pomegranate juice, stock and non-alcoholic vinegars are common substitutes for wine, and they give acidity without alcohol. When eating out, ask whether a sauce, risotto, braise or dessert was made with wine, since menus rarely say. Packaged foods list wine in the ingredients, so reading the full list, not just the front label, is the way to find it.
In short
In short, wine is an intoxicating drink and is rated haram. Cooking wine, mirin and wine vinegar are related products that raise their own questions, so read the whole ingredient list and ask when a dish is made with sauce.
Also listed on labels as
wine can appear on an ingredient list as wine extract, red wine, white wine, sake.
What to do when a product lists it
A product that lists this ingredient is not permissible for those who follow this rating, so look for an alternative made without it. Some ingredients have halal-certified or plant-based versions, and a recognized halal certificate is the way to confirm that a particular product uses one. Recipes change and differ between countries, so check the package in your hands.
Sources
Classification based on clinical nutrition assessment; no independent published study cited.
Reviewed by Habib Aman, Islamic Scholar, MBA — last reviewed September 27, 2026.
This is general guidance for everyday shopping, not a religious ruling. Formulations vary by manufacturer and country — confirm with the manufacturer or your local scholar when it matters.
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