Use of nutmeg

3-5-2005 | IslamWeb

Question:

My question is regarding the "nutmeg" spice (Joozit at-teeb) used for cooking. I have heard two things: some say it is Haraam to use, others say it is okay to use. What is the correct Islamic ruling on this?
Answer:

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Ibn Hajar Al-Haythami may Allaah have mercy upon him was asked about nutmeg and he forbade it because it intoxicates and dopes. It is confirmed that the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) said: "Any kind of intoxicant is considered alcohol and every kind of alcoholic drinks (intoxicants) are forbidden." [Muslim] Al-Haythami may Allaah have mercy upon him attributed the view that it is forbidden to Ibn Daqeeq Al-'Eed may Allaah have mercy upon him saying: 'The late comers of the Shaafi'ee and Maaliki schools reported this view from him and ruled according to it, and this is enough evidence.' Moreover, he [Al-Haythami ( may Allaah have mercy upon him)] also stated that the Hanbali school agreed to the view of the two afore-mentioned schools according to a text of Ibn Taymiyyah may Allaah have mercy upon him.  

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