Alcohol is Prohibited in the Quran - Dr Zakir Naik
Dr. Zakir Naik addresses why Islam prohibits alcohol by citing Quran Surah Maidah 5:90, which categorizes intoxicants as Satan's handiwork that believers must abstain from to prosper. He explains that this prohibition extends to all intoxicating substances including alcohol, wine, whiskey, and drugs.
Summary
Dr. Zakir Naik begins by identifying alcohol prohibition as the 14th most common question asked by non-Muslims about Islam. He provides a direct Quranic answer by quoting Surah Maidah, chapter 5, verse 90, which addresses believers directly. The verse groups intoxicants together with gambling, dedication of stones, and divination of arrows as activities that are explicitly identified as Satan's handiwork. Naik emphasizes that the Quranic prohibition is comprehensive, extending beyond just alcohol to include wine, whiskey, drugs, and anything that has intoxicating effects. The verse concludes with a promise that abstaining from these substances will lead to prosperity, framing the prohibition not just as a restriction but as a path to betterment.
Key Insights
- Naik identifies alcohol prohibition as the 14th most frequently asked question by non-Muslims about Islam
- The Quran groups intoxicants together with gambling, stone dedication, and arrow divination as equally prohibited activities
- Allah categorizes all intoxicating substances as Satan's handiwork rather than merely harmful substances
- The Quranic prohibition extends beyond alcohol to include wine, whiskey, drugs, and any substance that intoxicates
- The Quran promises prosperity as a direct result of abstaining from intoxicants and other prohibited activities
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