BBC: A prominent Egyptian cleric has created controversy by issuing a fatwa that says tiny amounts of alcohol are permissible in Islam.
Yusuf al-Qaradawi's fatwa says a level of 0.5% is allowed, whereas most Muslims would say alcohol of any quantity is banned.
Sheikh Qaradawi was recently refused entry to Britain as the UK government said his views could spark violence.
He issued his fatwa in response to a question about high energy drinks. Alcohol Fatwa Sparks Controversy >>> By Frances Harrison, Religious affairs reporter, BBC News | April 11, 2008
BBC: Qaradawi Not Allowed into UK | February 7, 2008
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