The result of this study was a shock for those who claim that Alcohol is not dangerous and its harms are little…..
A study held by British experts said alcohol was most destructive because it was so widely used and had devastating consequences not only for drinkers but for those around them. They believe that alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs like heroin and crack cocaine
The study evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and marijuana, ranking them based on how destructive they were to the individual who took them and to society as a whole.
Heroin, crack cocaine and methamphetamine, or crystal meth, were the most lethal to individuals. When considering their wider social effects, alcohol, heroin and crack cocaine were the deadliest. But overall, alcohol outranked all other substances, followed by heroin and crack cocaine. Marijuana, ecstasy and LSD scored far lower
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“Just think about what happens (with alcohol) at every football game,” said Wim van den Brink, a professor of psychiatry and addiction at the University of Amsterdam. He was not linked to the study but co-authored a commentary in the Lancet.
Researchers say that when drunk in excess, alcohol damaged nearly all organ systems. It was also connected to higher death rates and was involved in a greater percentage of crime than most other drugs, including heroin
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From the practical point of view, observers believe that alcohol is being blamed for an “unprecedented level” of fire tragedies in Scotland.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service chief officer, Brian Sweeney, said fatalities and casualties across his area were at a 10-year high. He says that Since Christmas, his crews have put out almost 250 house fires, which injured 68 people, and killed five others.
Brian says “during the seasonal period the problem is alcohol, alcohol, alcohol. We fundamentally need to change our relationship with alcohol.”
“In my opinion, for example, the economic crisis is not the greatest crisis facing Scotland at the moment. The greatest crisis facing Scotland is our dependency on alcohol, our consumption of alcohol – it’s binge drinking and being under the influence of alcohol.” He added.
Islam is magnificent, isn’t it?
According to the religion of Islam, Muslims are not allowed to even site with people who are drinking alcohol. Recent researches and studies confirm that alcohol is a destructive drink for both people and community but the main problem is that people can’t stop drinking simply because it became a fundamental habit and also part of their life.
Western countries are fighting against alcohol and paying billions of dollars in the treatment from its consequences and stop drinking programs.
Hence, the divine order prohibits Muslims from drinking as Allah Almighty says: (O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, Al-Ansab , and Al-Azlam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaitan’s (Satan) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful.) { Sûrat Al-Mâ’idah – The Table spread with Food -verse90}.
Also in another verse He Almighty says: (Shaitan (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from As-Salat (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?) { Sûrat Al-Mâ’idah – The Table spread with Food -verse91}.
The question is: Who inspired prophet Mohamed peace be upon him to prohibit alcohol according to its dangers which are identified by all recent scientific researches?
Indeed, He is Allah Almighty who swears by that as He says: (By the star when it goes down, (or vanishes)* Your companion (Muhammad ) has neither gone astray nor has erred* Nor does he speak of (his own) desire * It is only an Inspiration that is inspired* He has been taught (this Qur’an) by one mighty in power [Jibrael (Gabriel)].){ Sûrat An-Najm -(The Star -verse1-5}.
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By: Abduldaem Al-Kaheel
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