What is the ruling on eating sugarcane molasses?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in eating sugarcane and its molasses (black treacle) as long as it is not intoxicating or harmful. Every intoxicant is forbidden, and that which intoxicates in large quantities is forbidden even in small quantities. There should be no harm or causing of harm.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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