Guys lets all get tipsy - Alcohol is not Haram
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Peace.
It is clear from the wording of the Quran that Alcohol is not prohibitied, and becuase of that I personally might decide to have the odd glass myself later in my life (probably not actually its too expensive lol), but, now i'm thinking, how would I feel if my kid (if and when God gives me one) started drinking and was all over the place constantly, while he/she insisted that that they were keeping it in moderation. What would I do in such a situation. I don't want to be a hypocrite, nor do I want to prohibit something that has not been prohibited. Just a thought. Its not an issue for me at the moment but I thought its good to think ahead.
Anybody got anything to say to this?
Peace.
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I think the way its explained is some benefits can be derived from alcohol or gambling (you feel laid back/you win money) but the negatives are quick to overwhelm a person who takes part in drinking and gambling, so its best to not even bother. It isnt strictly forbidden, but I think moderation is the key. I'd never gamble, because I think most gambling is all a scam anyway. As for drinking, I have in the past, and I do occassionally, but its only for those special events, like someone's birthday or something, and even then I dont drink much.
You have to know your limits.
As for your example, I guess honesty is the best course, in any kind of relationship. If you're honest with yourself, and honest with your kid, then hopefully things would work out. When a child grows up, you are their world, so be careful of your conduct infront of them, they pick up on the smallest details and try to emulate it. So its best not to drink infront of them, if you do at all, and to teach them what the Quran says.
Peace (and good luck! ) )
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Peace Natu
My children are still too young for this to be an issue. Although you might have heard the recent news item about a 12 year old girl who was arrested from drink driving.... its important to realise that even very young children are being exposed to alchohol.
http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4192521.stm
Anyway, if a child of mine was drinking and getting drunk I'd point out that although alchohol is not explicity prohibited it is described as an abomination of satan (590) and that Allah asks us to abstain (591).
I think it would then come down to the quality of the relationship you had with the child - if it was one of mutual respect then you could discuss what the term 'moderation' meant to you both. I'd encourage them to limit their alchohol intake to a number of drinks or units rather than to whether or not they 'felt drunk.'
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Salaam,
I think that this is not a big issue. If a young teenager has a sip of wine every now and then in the home it could be a good thing. This is simply because they won't later on in life be curious and wonder why their parent discouraged it s much. Surveys have shown that teenagers that sip wine at young age are very less likely to become alcoholics, good example are jewish people, very few if any are alcoholics and they drink little at young age. If they choose to abuse it then thats what they'll do if they can, that desire cannot be controlled by another person.
The truth about alcohol and Islam is still not clear. The devil uses many tools to fool us, alcohol is just one of the many. God tells us not to be distracted by our families, that doesn't mean that we should avoid them!
Another point is that the common translation says that the Quran says that we should AVOID ALCOHOL. The natural republic does not agree with this, it says we should avoid the devil. Thats the PM translation. I do not speak arabic therefore my I cannot say much about the literal text. I can only give my personal view.
Nural
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Peace Nural Amin, all,
The truth about alcohol and Islam is still not clear. The devil uses many tools to fool us, alcohol is just one of the many. God tells us not to be distracted by our families, that doesn't mean that we should avoid them!
Iqtaraba to approch
qareeb nearThe verb "la taqraboo" is used for
- the limits imposed by the God (2187),
- lewdness (6151).
- the women during the menstruation until..(2222)
- adultery (1732)
- the orphan?s money, except..(1734)
Ijtanaba escape, divert, flee..
tajannaba escape, flee, avoid, elude..The verb "Ijtanaba" is used for
- intoxicants, and gambling, and altars, and arrows of chance (590),
- taghoot/false gods, evil (1636),
- the foulness of idols and saying false statements (2230)
- suspicion (4912)
Ijtanaba (avoid) and iqtaraba (approch) are opposed
IMHO, We have to avoid intoxicants consumation in the same way than to approch evil, the foulness of idols and saying false statements, suspicion.
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Peace,
When God told us to avoid, he was referring to the devil and not the alcohol. The alcohol and other tools are used by the devil, but they are not haram and we are not told to avoid alcohol. You should be able to see this when you study the verse closely.
Also when I say that this issue is not clear in Islam, I don't mean that God has not clarified the matter in the Quran, because I think that HE has clarified the matter. The potential is outlined and so is the benefit. And there are many reasons why GOD did not forbid it. What I do mean by it not being clear are the misconceptions surrounding the issue.
Marie, do you think that muslims should NOT drink alcohol? Would you permit alcohol consumption in moderation during special occasions?
Personally I think that if one was to completely abstain from alcohol solely for the sake of religion basing their reason on the Book in discussion, I think it would give a bad representation of God's laws. I think this because many people would be discouraged to take a closer look at Islam when they find that alcohol is 'prohibited' or 'disliked' as the sectarians tend to say with some issues.
Peace
Nural
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Salaam,
Marie, do you think that muslims should NOT drink alcohol?
We all agree alkhamr/intoxicants is not forbiden. I see their benefit in medecine..
I cannot say to anyone you should NOT drink alcohol because we are told "Refrain from it that you may prosper"
Would you permit alcohol consumption in moderation during special occasions?
"Refrain from it" doesn't imply except during special occasions. I see this verse in the same way than 2187, 615, 1636, 2230...
The God knows best
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Peace Natu,
Your questions are very practicle and I thank you for bringing this subject to the forefront...
We are to teach our children what God has taught us...That
- Alcohol has benefits but it also has harmful effects (2219).
- People can make a lawful trade from alcohol (1667).
- If a person is intoxicated, he/she should never approach Salat (443).
- The devil will attempt to utilize our consumption of alcohol in a negative way, so be extra careful from this potential weakness (590-91).
- In paradise we will also have alcohol, but without the negative side-effects/risks (4715).
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Khamr can be interpreted as intoxication and not alchohol/intoxicants.
So alcohol is not forbidden but gettting drunk is. For those of you that choose to continue to interpret khamr as intoxicant/alchohol, then when the Koran says to avoid it, it is haraam. haraam can be interpreted as 'restriction' and if the Koran says avoid something that is a restriction. To avoid something is to steer clear of it, not to touch it. When you avoid a person aren't you restricting yourself from contact with that person. The only time that you make contact with them is accidentally and you quickly remedy that situation if possible by ignoring them or walking the other way. So to avoid something is clearly to restrict yourself. For those of you who believe that alchohol is to be avoided that means that it is haraam.For those who have the interpretation that I take, that its the intoxication that is the problem and so intoxication is to be avoided then to drink here and there is fine, but to get drunk is wrong. Distilled alchohols are intended to make you drunk, so unless your taking a tincture or using it to disinfect something, stay away. IF you know you feel drunk after a glass of wine or beer, stay away. If you know it takes 2 for you to start to feel funny only drink one. If you don't trust yourself with where to stop, then just stay away completely.
Godbless,
Anwar -
Peace
when the Koran says to avoid it, it is haraam
Unless its clearly stated as forbidden , do we have the authority to stretch meanings further than they should be? Intoxicants as the Quran states, have benefits and harm in them
"Say, "Who prohibited the nice things God has created for His creatures, and the good provisions?" Say," such provisions are to be enjoyed in THIS life by those who BELIEVE. Moreover, the good provisions will be exclusively theirs on the Day of resurrection." We thus explain the revelations for people who know." 732 (QURAN)
"And do not say lies for what your tongues describes this is lawful (HALAL), and that is unlawful (HARAM), to lie about God. Those who lie about God will never succeed. They will have small pleasures (on Earth), AND FOR THEM IS A PAINFUL RETRIBUTION" (16/116-117)
"Say 'Do you see that which God has provided for you, you make some of it Unlawful (Haram) and some of it Lawful (Halal)?. Say 'Did God allow you to do this? Or do you tell lies about God?" (10/59)
I suspect there may be a flaw in my argument
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Peace,
I would like to assert that the Quran orders us to avoid the DEVIL and not alcohol in the verse regarding 'khamr'. This is according to the PM translation of the Quran.
I too think that we should stick to the teachings of the Quran and not stretch meanings and to teach what GOD teaches. He has not forbade alcohol or told us to avoid but told us to beware of the Devil's tricks.
Peace
Nural
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He has not forbade alcohol or told us to avoid but told us to beware of the Devil's tricks.
Exactly, so what will you tell your kid?
'It is not forbidden by God, but beware of the Devil's tricks when you drink.'
A hard one, since I for example wouldn't like my kid to drink any alcohol. Especially in his/her teenage years.
I used to be young (22 now -not that old either-) and loved the thrill of getting tipsy/drunk. Although you always regret the last one when you bow down to let the drink "exit".
I think it depends on the tie you have with your kid I think. Hard one.
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I used to be young (22 now -not that old either-) and loved the thrill of getting tipsy/drunk. Although you always regret the last one when you bow down to let the drink "exit".
Wow, 22 is old thesedays...I just turned 21
If you drink without giving a care in the world, you'll end up to be fat, lazy and have hangovers all the time...I've never had alcohol or even red bull, but I'd like to try someday...now that I am 21, I want to give it a shot.
I haven't smoked either, but a friend of mine tells me, smoking takes away all the pains of life, soo..... wink
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Salaamun
Well, if its not prohibbited in Islam but the effects we have after drinking it, are they allowed in Islam? You mean you won't stop your kids while they drink alcohol but erm I kind of think that a person looses his/her senses after drinking it. If your child goes around raping this girl as just a side effect of alcohol will that be perfectly correct because its just the effect of alcohol and muslims are not prohibbited to drink alcohol. And the question what will we say to our children to stop them from drinking alcohol can be different for everyone. That depends upon how good friends are the parents and the kids. If and when (Insha-Allah) Allah blesses me with children then forsure i won't allow them to drink alcohol. Because it influences us to do evil.
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I used to be young (22 now -not that old either-) and loved the thrill of getting tipsy/drunk. Although you always regret the last one when you bow down to let the drink "exit".
Wow, 22 is old thesedays...I just turned 21
If you drink without giving a care in the world, you'll end up to be fat, lazy and have hangovers all the time...I've never had alcohol or even red bull, but I'd like to try someday...now that I am 21, I want to give it a shot.
I haven't smoked either, but a friend of mine tells me, smoking takes away all the pains of life, soo..... wink
Been there, done that... but won't ever do it again! I won't recommend smoking. Especially if you like to work out. P
However I think it's going to be hard to teach children about alcohol, cigarettes and drugs in the future. Especially in their teenage years, since those are the years for experimenting and getting to know "new" things.
I get scared thinking about it.
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Peace
With all due respect I think there are way too many assumptions being made here. Yes I would tell my kids honestly that GOD has not prohibited alcohol, and I will teach them to be moderate GW.
Most people on this thread are assuming that the whole point of drinking is to get VERY drunk! Young teenagers or anyone don't have to get absolutely drunk when drinking but it does happen. The idea is moderatrion and self-control. The stupid things that people do when drunk; adultery, murder etc. These are exactly what GOD is outlining, that the devil will use alcohol to make us do very bad things. This must be taught to kids and people, rather than just saying it is prohibited and attributing this lie to GOD. The MESSAGE is heavy and should not be concealed.
Exposure to alcohol at young age in orthodox Jewish families has shown positive signs. They are very few orthodox Jewish alcoholics.
Personnaly I think the problems of alcohol are serious socially today as we can see but people are now gathering extreme views about it. Control is the key not PROHIBITION! Prohibition was tried before and it wasn't successful!
Peace
Nural
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Peace Greensleaves,
I am 18 and here in Britain we can legally purchase and drink alcohol at the age of 18. I do not smoke but the legal age of buying and smoking is 16 here.
I think america has a very high age of 21! Ridiculous! If 18 year olds are sent out to fight in a war, why can't they have a drink!
Peace
Nural
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ALCOHOL IS NOT FORBIDDEN
SO IT WOULD NOT BE SINFUL TO DRINK ALCOHOL WHILST READING THE QURAN.
TELL ME WOULD IT BE OKAY TO DRINK ALCOHOL WHILST READING NAMAAZ NOW?
OKAY LETS GO TO STRIP CLUBS DANCE NAKED AND GET LAID ALL DAY
I CAN STILL CALL MYSELF A MUSLIM ACCORDING TO NATU
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God's blessing on all,
al-Khamr does not mean Devil. So I don't know where PM translation got that.
It does mean 'getting drunk/high' or 'intoxicants'
I think 'getthing drunk/high' should be the prefered meaning as that is what you want to do when you drink intoxicants.
To avoid (ijtinaab) something is to restrict (haraam) yourself from it. Is to stroll not to walk, to relax not to rest? They are different ways of saying the same thing. If you have to avoid something that means that you are restricted from it, it is haraam.
Godbless,
Anwar
