Islam and alcohol

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This is a sub-article to Islamic dietary laws, Islamic medicine and Alcohol

In Islam, alcohol is forbidden to drink, but is allowed to be used for medical and other purposes, for example industrial use.

The word "alcohol" itself is among the List of exported Arabic terms.

Several Qur'anic verses and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad prohibit the consumption of alcohol, and dealing with such a beverage.

The Holy Qur'an states:

“ They ask Thee concerning Wine and Gambling, Say: In them is great sin, and some profit, for men; but the sin is greater than the profit. „

—Qur'an 2:219

Despite Qur'anic prohibition many young Muslims in the Arab world partake in the drinking of alcohol perhaps to identify with their western peers. Many justify their consumption by washing before prayer and asking God to forgive them of their transgressions.

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