Why don't Muslims drink or eat anything with alcohol?

Answer 1

There are several reasons behind why alcohol is forbidden in Islam. To give you an insight, verses in the Quran were slowly revealed to deter the pre-Islamic community (who were alcohol drinkers, since it was very much part of their culture) from consuming it. The first verse (4:43) deterred Muslims from coming to prayers at the mosque while intoxicated. A later verse (2:219) said that "alcohol contains some good and some evil, but the evil is greater than the good". The last verse related to alcohol said, "intoxicants and games of chance (i.e. alcohol and other types of recreational drugs)" are "abominations of Satan's handiwork," intended to turn people away from God and forget about prayer (5:90-91). This last verse is the one which many Muslims abide by. While it is true that a small amount of alcohol does not necessarily cause any damage, the Prophet Muhammad once said, "if it intoxicates in a large amount, it is forbidden even in a small amount." It is a rational conclusion - in the midst of drinking a small amount, we often get to the point of drunkeness. Islam affiliates alcohol with causing damage to one's health, and causing destruction to society (in the form of Alcoholism or binge-drinking that causes drunk traffic accidents or rash decisions). It also prevents one from being fully conscious of their thoughts and actions, often doing and saying things one regrets. As previously stated, it also turns man from piety and towards wordly pursuits, such as socializing with drinks and friends late into the night instead of devoting that time to prayer and God.

Answer 2

Muslim can't drink for two essential reasons: One is health reason whereby alcohol damages liver and brain cells among other things and the second is the loss of faculties when one drinks, especially when done excessively. Unfortunate events happen becasue of alcohol consumption, some people become violent when they drink, some will cause accident and fatalities etc.. God forbids all that is harmful to yourself and to society in general. Aside from alcohol, anything that is consumed and that causes harm to the body is not allowed - and that includes alcohol, cigarettes, drugs , high bacteria content foods such as pork as well.

Answer 3

1. Why are muslims not allowed alcohol?

Praise be to Allaah.

No doubt alcohol is intoxicating, and contains this substance that makes people lose their minds. It says in the hadeeth, "Every intoxicant is khamr, and every khamr is haraam (forbidden)." If this is the case, then alcohol is considered to be forbidden and to come under the heading of "khamr"(wine, etc.) which people drink for relaxation or enjoyment. Allaah has forbidden it and stated that it is a sin, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

"They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling. Say: 'In them is a great sin, and (some) benefits for men, but the sin of them is greater than their benefit'"

[al-Baqarah 2:219]

If sin is present and it is great, then it is forbidden. Undoubtedly this alcohol is harmful to the mind and body, and Allaah has forbidden everything that harms the body and mind, and saps the strength. Everything that is harmful to a person is not permitted, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"And do not kill yourselves"

[al-Nisaa' 4:29]

"and do not throw yourselves into destruction"

[al-Baqarah 2:195]

And because this is an extravagant waste of money, an action of the spendthrift which comes under the words of Allaah (interpretation of the meaning):

"Verily, the spendthrifts are brothers of the Shayaateen (devils)

[al-Israa 17:27]

Using alcohol in ways other than drinking it may be permitted if small amounts are used, such as mixing it with perfumes that are used on clothes or the body, because it keeps them from spoiling, and because it keeps the clothes clean. This is OK, but drinking it is not permissible under any circumstances.

Answer 4

Alcohols are not allowed for Muslims to drink for many reasons:

• The most important reason is that it is a command from Allah (or God and same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism) for Muslims not to drink alcohols. A command that is not debatable.
• Alcohols are harmful to health
• Alcohols cause loss of concentration in thinking and taking decisions
• Purchasing alcohols is waste of money at no benefit. This money could be directed to helping poor and needy people.
• Refer to related links below.

Because their religion ask them not to do it .

Answer 5

first, it is against their religion

reason: as they might get drunk and cause troubles to others ( females especially ) lols.

its mainly to prevent harmful events from occurring =)

Answer 6

During Muhammad's earlier period in Mecca, the Quran (for example 16.067) says that alcohol can be a benefit to people. Then, the Quran (4.43) says that that prayer was not to be performed while drunk, a sensible injunction. A more general principle was subsequently delivered (2.219): 'They ask you about intoxicants and gambling: say, "In them there is a gross sin, and some benefits for the people. But their sinfulness far outweighs their benefit." ' This was not a prohibition, but more a negative recommendation.

A later injunction (5.90-91) forbids alcohol altogether and declares it a work of the devil. Since later surahs are considered to supersede, or abrogate, earlier ones, Muslims are forbidden to partake of alcohol.

Answer 7

See the reasoning for why alcohol is forbidden here: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_dont_muslims_drink_alcohol

Answer 8

Because the Koran (believed by them to be a revelation from their god Allah) says that drinking alcohol is a sin.