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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Alcoholic Drinks Are Unclean Author: Sajid Mahmood Ansari All praise is due to Allah Almighty, the Originator, the Sustainer of the universe and be His blessings upon His last Messenger Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Hashimi Al-Qurshi. And His all Apostles. Allah Almighty said: يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ وَالأَنصَابُ وَالأَزْلامُ رِجْسٌ مِنْ عَمَلِ الشَّيْطَانِ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ (90) سورة المائدة “O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansaab, 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” [1] The Arabic construction    refers to filth. The Last Messenger of Allah (May He shower His blessings and peace on him) said: کل مسکر خمر و کل خمر حرام (صحیح المسلم: رقم ۲۰۰۳) “Every intoxicant...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. When it comes to the risks associated with alcohol, Muslims have an extra thing to worry about: the spiritual consequences of drinking. But that's not to say that other faiths don't face health risks from alcohol consumption. In fact, any drinker can be at risk for some of the following health problems. Introduction When it comes to the risks associated with alcohol, Muslims have an extra thing to worry about: the spiritual consequences of drinking. But that’s not to say that other faiths don’t face health risks from alcohol consumption. In fact, any drinker can be at risk for some of the following health problems: Understanding Standard Drinks Before we get into the health risks of drinking, let’s first take a look at what constitutes a  standard drink . In the United States, a standard drink is any drink that contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This could be a 12-ounce beer, 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5-ounce sh...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. But what if we told you that any amount of alcohol can damage your brain cells, and that drinking alcohol can have long-lasting effects on neurotransmitters in the brain? Introduction Imagine that you are planning to have a few drinks this evening. As you sip your first drink, you probably don’t give a second thought to the long-term consequences of your actions. But what if we told you that any amount of alcohol can damage your brain cells and that d rinking alcohol  can have long-lasting effects on neurotransmitters in the brain? You might not be too happy to hear that, but it’s important information nonetheless. In fact, women are more vulnerable than men to many of the medical consequences of alcohol use. For example, unborn children of alcoholic mothers are at risk for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. And then there’s Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, which is caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency and can lead to memory loss, confus...