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Modern Islamic countries have low rates of alcohol consumption, and it is completely banned in several of them while strictly controlled in others (such as consumption being allowed only in private places or by non-Muslims). A minority of Muslims do drink and believe consuming alcohol is not Qur'anically forbidden.
Algeria (illegal in public, legal in restaurants, bars, hotels and homes) [4] Bangladesh (license required; illegal during Ramadan) [5] Brunei (Non-Muslims over 17 years of age may have a limited amount of alcohol, but must declare it to the customs authorities on arrival, and must consume it in private) [6] Canada
Similarly, Hinduism in Śruti texts such as Vedas and Upanishads, strong consumption of alcohol or intoxication is considered as a recipe of weakness, while In Smriti texts, the verses encourage the use of alcohol. In Islam, the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited according to Islamic teachings, reflecting its foundational role in ...
After the Iranian revolution in 1979, alcohol became completely illegal for Muslims, however there is a major black market and underground scene for alcohol. A popular moonshine is Aragh sagi, distilled from raisins. [23] Smuggling alcohol into Iran is highly illegal and is punishable by death. [24]
For example, alcohol can be used as a disinfectant or for cleaning. [21] [22] The Alevi Muslims of Turkey permit alcohol, unlike many other denominations. [23] The Zaidi and Mutazili sects believe that the use of alcohol has always been forbidden and refer to the Qur'an Ayah (4:43) as feeling of sleepiness and not to be awake. [citation needed]
Alcohol, or just wine (in the views of some), are considered haram but Nabith a drink that can ferment is halal if drank before it becomes fermented (permissable) The Muslim-majority nations of Turkey and Egypt were instrumental in banning opium , cocaine , and cannabis when the League of Nations committed to the 1925 International Convention ...
“Most women don’t know that 16.4 percent of breast cancer cases can be specifically attributed to alcohol intake,” says Jewel Kling, MD, a women’s health specialist and associate director ...
As alcohol is considered a forbidden substance in Islam, alcohol could never become fully integrated into the idea of a proper life. [10] Unlike the ancient Greek symposium tradition, where alcohol was considered a substance to brighten up the ambiance, it was firmly entrenched as part of the lifestyle of the elite. [10]