It is affirmed by Islamic sharee’ah that it came to bring and increase good things, and to ward off and reduce harmful things. Whatever is beneficial or mostly beneficial is permissible (halaal) and whatever is harmful or mostly harmful is forbidden (haraam). Alcohol undoubtedly falls into the second category. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: In them is a great sin, and (some) benefits for men, but the sin of them is greater than their benefit”

[al-Baqarah 2:219]

The harmful and evil effects of alcohol are well known to all people, to knowledgeable and ignorant alike. Among the harmful effects of alcohol is that which was mentioned by Allaah (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al‑Ansaab (stone altars for sacrifices to idols, jinn, etc), and Al‑Azlaam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaytaan’s (Satan’s) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful.

91. Shaytaan (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allaah and from As‑Salaah (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?”

[al-Maa’idah 5:90-91]

In these two verses Allaah emphatically forbids alcohol, when He mentions it in conjunction with Al‑Ansaab (stone altars for sacrifices to idols, jinn, etc), and Al‑Azlaam (arrows for seeking luck or decision), which were symbols of shirk that were widespread in the Arabian peninsula before Islam, and He describes it as being the Shaytaan’s handiwork, which is immorality and evil. And Allaah commands us to avoid it and describes that as being the means that leads to success. And He describes its spiritual harm as hindering man from carrying out the obligations and duties enjoined by sharee’ah, namely remembrance of Allaah (dhikr) and prayer.

Alcohol leads to many harmful things, and deserves to be called “the mother of all evils” – as it was described by our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who said: “Alcohol is the mother of all evils.” A hasan hadeeth quoted by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 1854. And the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Alcohol is the mother of all evils, the greatest of major sins. Whoever drinks it may end up committing incest with his mother, his maternal aunt and his paternal aunt.” This hadeeth is hasan on the basis of corroborating evidence, as stated by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 1853.

This is some of the evidence of the truthfulness of our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). And what he spoke of has indeed come to pass. Have you not heard the news about that young man who came home drunk and committed incest with his mother after imbibing intoxicants? He threatened to kill himself if she did not do it, so she took pity on him and did what he wanted. Then when he came to his senses and realized what had happened, he killed himself.

Look at how things ended after he drank alcohol. He committed incest with his mother, then he killed himself. We ask Allaah to keep us safe and sound.

The Encyclopaedia Britannica states that most cases of sexual assault against relatives such as sisters, mothers and daughters happen under the influence of alcohol.

With regard to those who say that drinking a little alcohol is good for the heart, the response to that is:

1 – Modern research has proven that what is said about the benefits of alcohol for the heart and that it dilates the arteries, is a serious mistake. Alcohol does not dilate the arteries that bring nutrition to the heart, as was thought in the past, rather it dilates the veins that lie beneath the skin, whilst at the same time constricting the arteries, because of the accumulation of fats and cholesterol in them. This contributes to blood clots in the heart and angina, especially when it is accompanied by smoking, which contributes to congestion and narrowing of the arteries.

Alcohol also affects the muscle of the heart itself, when it becomes poisoned and dysfunctional, especially after drinking beer that contains cobalt, as when the heart becomes inflamed as a result of exhaustion when burning alcohol.

2 – These supposed benefits to the heart may be attained by means of things other than alcohol, the sinfulness and harmful effects of which outweigh any good it may do or benefits it may bring.

3 – It has also been said that the benefits that alcohol is said to bring to the heart come from the fruits and other substances from which alcohol is made, such as grapes, apples, etc. Based on this, these benefits may be obtained from these foods in the forms in which Allaah has permitted them, without making alcohol from them.

4 – We should weigh up those benefits to the heart – if they are true – against the destructive effects that alcohol has on health, which you can find out about by consulting any medical reference work that speaks of addiction to alcohol and its destructive effects on man.

See for example: al-Idmaan al-Kuhooli by Dr Nabeel Subhi al-Taweel, published by Mu’sasat al-Risaalah, Beirut.

Abhaath wa A’maal al-Mu’tamar al-‘Aalami al-Thaalith wa’l-Raabi’ ‘an al-Tibb al-Islami, published in Kuwait, 1405 AH, 1407 AH.

Because some people in the past – like some of their counterparts nowadays – thought that wine had some benefits, Taariq ibn Suwayd al-Ja’fi – one of the companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) – came and asked him about alcohol, and he forbade it. He said: “We make it as a remedy”. He said: “It is not a remedy, rather it is a disease.” Narrated by Muslim. This is a sign that his Prophethood was true.

With regard to your saying that “Man has the sense to control his actions and to stop drinking before he becomes intoxicated”, this pays no attention to the ways of the accursed Shaytaan, who seeks to distance people from the Lord of the Worlds. It is also the words of one who does not know – or perhaps chooses to ignore – how a drinker’s relationship with alcohol begins until he becomes drunk or addicted.

The Shaytaan gradually leads a person from a little to a lot, from minor to major, from sin to kufr, as much as he can, step by step. This is what the Lord of the Worlds refers to in Soorat al-Noor, where He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Follow not the footsteps of Shaytaan (Satan). And whosoever follows the footsteps of Shaytaan (Satan), then, verily, he commands Al‑Fahsha’ [i.e. to commit indecency (illegal sexual intercourse)], and Al‑Munkar [disbelief and polytheism (i.e. to do evil and wicked deeds; and to speak or to do what is forbidden in Islam)]. And had it not been for the Grace of Allaah and His Mercy on you, not one of you would ever have been pure from sins. But Allaah purifies (guides to Islam) whom He wills, and Allaah is All‑Hearer, All‑Knower”

[al-Noor 24:21]

The poet also referred to this when he said:

“A glance, then a smile, then a greeting, then words, then an appointment, then a meeting.”

Although this is clear to everyone who understands how people are and how the Shaytaan gets to them, it is more obvious in the case of alcohol and those who drink it.

According to the eastern proverb, “In the beginning a man takes a cup of wine… then the first cup takes a second, then the cup of wine takes the man.”

The story begins with advice from a doctor or friend to have a cup of wine to increase the appetite, or to help one relax, or it starts by joining friends in a social gathering where cups of alcohol are being passed around, or as part of a meal offered, or whatever.

Then gradually physical and psychological bonds are formed to alcohol until it becomes part of a person’s life, and the drunkard becomes a slave to intoxication and to alcohol, and he seeks it as a sick person seeks medicine, as the poet said:

A cup that is drunk for pleasure, and a cup that is drunk as a remedy for the first.

In the first cup he may have found some benefit, without getting drunk, and some relaxation and pleasure without losing his mind, and the second likewise, but now he is longing for the cup of yesterday. When the body gets used to this alcoholic poison, it needs to increase the dose of alcohol time after time, in order to enjoy the relaxation and pleasure that it found in the first cup. Then the drunkard starts to drink more regularly, and his desire for alcohol grows stronger. The only guarantee against addiction is not to drink alcohol at all.

Hence we can see the wisdom of Islam in forbidding a little or a lot of alcohol, because a little is the first step towards a lot, and a little added to a little becomes a lot.

As the poet said: Do not think of a little as insignificant, because even the mountains are formed of small pebbles.

Mukina2

But there's going to be alcohol in jannah right

thank you brother !

Tyh

Na dem Alhajis drink alcohol pass especially in the North where it is banned. They hide it in kettle and sip

Funny how my Muslim neighbors always get stupidly intoxicated during Ramadan when they break their fast

I don't even have anything to say...anyway,make I blame Buhari. I blame Buhari,the suffering wen em carry come na em make even Muslims the hi to forget the wahala wen dey.

No one should be denied his/her belief in any religion as long as it does not affect the well being of others, my only gross with Nigeria Muslims is their level of hypocrisy, some Nigeria state enact sharia law which prohibit d sale and consumption of alcohol in their state but will share from d proceeds of alcohol sales and consumption from other states. Nigeria needs restructuring more than air

nairavsdollars:
Na dem Alhajis drink alcohol pass especially in the North where it is banned. They hide it in kettle and sip

blame them nd nt their religion..same goes for xtian too..the fact that the bible forbid prostitution does that stop xtian frm indulgin in the act so it works both way blame them and nt their religion

nairavsdollars:
Na dem Alhajis drink alcohol pass especially in the North where it is banned. They hide it in kettle and sip

Allah has created man and given him reason, and He has sent down to him Revelation and sent to him Messengers to call him to the truth and warn him against falsehood. Then He has left him to make his own choice.

“And say: ‘The truth is from your Lord.’ Then whosoever wills, let him believe; and whosoever wills, let him disbelieve.”

[al-Kahf 18:29 – interpretation of the meaning]

Allah commanded His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to convey the truth to all of mankind. Then they have the choice to do as they wish. If a person obeys, he benefits himself, and if he disobeys, he harms himself, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say: ‘O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad), has come to you from your Lord. So whosoever receives guidance, he does so for the good of his own self; and whosoever goes astray, he does so to his own loss; and I am not (set) over you as a Wakeel (disposer of affairs to oblige you for guidance).’”

[Yoonus 10:108]

Jazakallahu khairan

DIG1:
No one should be denied his/her belief in any religion as long as it does not affect the well being of others, my only gross with Nigeria Muslims is their level of hypocrisy, some Nigeria state enact sharia law which prohibit d sale and consumption of alcohol in their state but will share from d proceeds of alcohol sales and consumption from other states. Nigeria needs restructuring more than air

You are the real hypocrite otherwise, you suppose to know that this is one of the reason we wanted islamic bank.

LadyGoddiva:
Funny how my Muslim neighbors always get stupidly intoxicated during Ramadan when they break their fast

Allah has created man and given him reason, and He has sent down to him Revelation and sent to him Messengers to call him to the truth and warn him against falsehood. Then He has left him to make his own choice.

“And say: ‘The truth is from your Lord.’ Then whosoever wills, let him believe; and whosoever wills, let him disbelieve.”

[al-Kahf 18:29 – interpretation of the meaning]

Allah commanded His Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to convey the truth to all of mankind. Then they have the choice to do as they wish. If a person obeys, he benefits himself, and if he disobeys, he harms himself, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say: ‘O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad), has come to you from your Lord. So whosoever receives guidance, he does so for the good of his own self; and whosoever goes astray, he does so to his own loss; and I am not (set) over you as a Wakeel (disposer of affairs to oblige you for guidance).’”

[Yoonus 10:108]

Shafiiimran99:
You are the real hypocrite otherwise, you suppose to know that this is one of the reason we wanted islamic bank.

Go and buy sense, cos u don't have any. What correlation does islamic bank has to do with revenue accrue through taxation from alcohol sales to the federal government and in turn shared among the states

rastaLivity:
I will gladly worship in the midst of drunkards than been found in the fellowship of terrorists.


bar-man do the needful

As if we don't know you, your type are those that will spend their entire income on alcohol but to give wife money for food na story, children school fees, na the woman go do am

yazach:


As if we don't know you, your type are those that will spend their entire income on alcohol but to give wife money for food na story, children school fees, na the woman go do am

pls step away from me Mr bomber

blackjack21:
But there's going to be alcohol in jannah right

)Such as the paradise in which the watchers promised rivers of water, not teeth, and rivers of milk whose taste has not changed, and rivers of wine that is delightful for drinkers, and rivers of purified honey, and for them of all fruits, and forgiveness from their Lord, surat muhamad vs 15

rastaLivity:
pls step away from me Mr bomber

he pain am�����

LadyGoddiva:
Funny how my Muslim neighbors always get stupidly intoxicated during Ramadan when they break their fast

that doesn't change the fact that it is not allowed in our religion.

rastaLivity:
I will gladly worship in the midst of drunkards than been found in the fellowship of terrorists.


bar-man do the needful

You are smart.
Okoroawusa please do the needful

DIG1:

Go and buy sense, cos u don't have any. What correlation does islamic bank has to do with revenue accrue through taxation from alcohol sales to the federal government and in turn shared among the states

You are the one that need to buy sense so you will realize that somebody that can forgo interest on top of his or her money can do such for alcohol if they have their way. Moreover, those that forbidden sellin of alcohol have already lost tax revenue from alcohol at the state level now, tell me what remain from the federal that they would not be able to let go if fed gov should separate alcohol's tax from they give them?

Shafiiimran99:
You are the one that need to buy sense so you will realize that somebody that can forgo interest on top of his or her money can do such for alcohol if they have their way. Moreover, those that forbidden sellin of alcohol have already lost tax revenue from alcohol at the state level now, tell me what remain from the federal that they would not be able to let go if fed gov should separate alcohol's tax from they give them?

Defender of d universe. Tell the state governors to write to FG to exclude them from revenue accrued from alcohol sales and consumption

DIG1:

Defender of d universe. Tell the state governors to write to FG to exclude them from revenue accrued from alcohol sales and consumption

Ok

yazach:


)Such as the paradise in which the watchers promised rivers of water, not teeth, and rivers of milk whose taste has not changed, and rivers of wine that is delightful for drinkers, and rivers of purified honey, and for them of all fruits, and forgiveness from their Lord, surat muhamad vs 15

In the mind of the believers everything is possible.

blackjack21:


In the mind of the believers everything is possible.

In the mind of the non-believers, everything is impossible

But in aljannah there is wine..ko

uvalued:
But in aljannah there is wine..ko

Don't forget that wine is of two types:Alcoholic and fruit wine.