[thechat] Islam -- alcohol

Chris Marsh chris at webbtech.co.uk
Thu Dec 19 02:01:00 CST 2002


> > This made me wonder a little. I was under the impression
> that a muslim
> > should not drink alcohol because it corrupts the body. If
> this is the
> > case, why would this guy care whether or not he physically
> touched a
> > bottle containing alcohol? If however, alcohol is not permitted
> > because it corrupts society (which make sense of him not wanting to
> > touch the bottle; it being a matter of principle) how could he
> > reconcile working in an establishment that promotes alcohol?
> >
> > I would be interested in the comment of practicing Muslims.
>
> The impression, under which you were, was right.
> When a Muslim touches a bottle of alcohol, there are two
> possibilities:
> 1.    The bottle's outer surface is clean and dry.
> 2.    The bottle's outer surface is "polluted" with alcohol
> In first case Muslim can touch alcohol but in second case
> he/she must not touch. If he/she, however, has to touch a
> "polluted" bottle because of any reasons, a thorough hand
> wash will become necessary. Islam gives medical as well as
> moral reasons for disapproving the use of alcohol as a drink.
>
> Coming back to your question, a Muslim must avoid working
> with an establishment which promotes alcohol. If he/she has
> to work because of any valid reason(s) then aforementioned
> law must be applied.
>
> Sorry for a religious mail, Chris. You just asked for it.

I did indeed, with satisfactory response received. Hence no need for
apology ;) Many thanks.

Regards

Chris Marsh





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