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DRUGS & ALCOHOL

There is no compromise whatsoever regarding illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages; they are called "abominations and the work of Satan" (5:90). In 2:219 and 5:90, we see that "intoxicants, gambling, the idols'altars, and games of chance" are strictly prohibited.

The word used for intoxicants is "Khamr" from the the root word "Khamara" which means "to cover." Thus ANYTHING that covers or hinders the mind is prohibited.

This includes anything that alters the mind, such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, alcohol, Hashish and anything else that affects the mind.

"O You who believe, intoxicants, gambling, and the altars of idols, and the games of chance are abominations of the devil; you shall avoid them , that you may succeed." 5:90 "

They ask you about intoxicants and gambling: say,"In them there is a gross sin, and some benefits for the people, ( alcohol in medicine for example, cocaine in anaesthesia and pain medications) But their sinfulness far outweighs their benefit. ........" 2:219

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