No, diet soda is generally not considered haram (forbidden) in Islam.
According to the provided reference, soda, in general, is not haram because its individual ingredients are permissible. Let's break this down:
| Ingredient | Reason for Permissibility |
|---|---|
| Water | Naturally permissible |
| Sugar | Permissible when not sourced from impure sources |
| Flavorings | Permissible as long as not from impure or haram sources |
| Carbonation | A naturally occurring process and thus permissible |
| Sweeteners (in Diet Soda) | Permissible as long as they are not harmful or sourced from haram origins |
Since diet soda typically uses artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, these sweeteners also need to be permissible. This means:
- They must not be harmful to health.
- They must not be derived from any source considered haram in Islam.
The key takeaway is that, similar to regular soda, diet soda is permissible as long as:
- It does not contain any intoxicants.
- It doesn't include ingredients that are deemed impure or haram.
- It does not pose harm to one's health.
The reference from Quora specifically states that soda's permissibility stems from the fact that its ingredients (water, sugar, flavorings, etc.) are not prohibited in the Shari’ah, and it doesn’t intoxicate. This reasoning applies equally to diet soda, provided the artificial sweeteners meet the above requirements.
In summary, diet soda is not haram. It is considered permissible as long as the individual components and the final product align with Islamic dietary guidelines.
