FatwaSelangorFood & Halal
Hukum Meminum Kopi Luwak (Musang)
Is it permissible to drink civet coffee (kopi luwak)?
Short answer
Kopi luwak beans are classed as mutanajjis, meaning they are contaminated with impurity.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Food & Halal
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 144
Summary
Kopi luwak beans are classed as mutanajjis, meaning they are contaminated with impurity. Even so, they may be used for drinks if the beans are cleansed of impurity and remain in good condition, not perforated or broken, and still able to grow if planted. The resulting coffee must also hold a halal certificate from JAKIM or MAIN.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Biji Kopi Luwak adalah bersifat mutanajjis. Walau bagaimanapun, ia harus dijadikan bahan minuman dengan syarat biji kopi tersebut hendaklah;
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Meminum Kopi Luwak (Musang)”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/hukum-meminum-kopi-luwak-musang/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-civet-coffee-kopi-luwak-permissible/