[gfkasjhfg]

Brother Rasheeduddin Ahmed holds the view that such alcohol is haram, following his Ulama who are of the Barelwi maslak, while the majority of our Deobandi Ulama view such alcohol as halal.

Br. Rasheeduddin Ahmed insists on creating the impression that our Ulama who classify it as halal, don't liaise with food scientists, thus they fall into such blunders.

Alhamdulillah, we not only have Ulama qualified in these fields in our Halal bodies here in South Africa, but also have numerous Muslim experts in these fields who liase with our Halal bodies.

Brother Rasheeduddin Ahmed corresponded with the Dar al-Ifta in Camperdown on the issue and I responded to his concerns. This was four years ago.

It is obvious that we hold two completely different views with no chance of reconciliation between them.

His view is similar to that of "The Majlis" here in South Africa, on a variety of issues, so we hold ours and leave him to his.
That is more or less where our correspondence ended.

I will post it here soon, for the benefit of the public, however we aren't going to entertain another discussion on this issue, during the month of Ramadan.

If someone wants to discuss it, they may do so after this Blessed month.
No in-depth discussion/debates are allowed on this forum during this month, as they waste too much time.

And Allah Ta'ala knows best
Husain