Plain Talker Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 They can go where it is being sold as far as I know (as long as they're not involved with the selling, drinking or profit from it). They shouldn't be selling it according to the hadith, technically selling it is unIslamic as far as I can tell. Plain Talker may be able to clarify more, she seems to be the most knowledgeable on these forums regarding Islam in my opinion. There are differing degrees of adherence to the rules about alcohol. Some say "Don't even go where it is on sale":- which beggars anyone up for popping into Tesco for a loaf of bread and a pint of milk. There are some Muslims who work in supermarkets who will ask for another member of staff to come and just scan any bottles of alcohol through the till. Some say "You can go there, so long as you don't drink" Some are very loosely adherent to the "haram" rules, some even going so far as to drink alcohol. It's up to the individual, how strictly they adhere. The general line in teaching, is that Alcohol, like other recreational drugs, is considered Haram because it fuddles your senses, and can leave you open to all kinds of danger, as well as the harm it can do to your health. However, it's the same story as with smoking. If an individual chooses to smoke, that's up to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaliRichard Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There are differing degrees of adherence to the rules about alcohol. Some say "Don't even go where it is on sale":- which beggars anyone up for popping into Tesco for a loaf of bread and a pint of milk. There are some Muslims who work in supermarkets who will ask for another member of staff to come and just scan any bottles of alcohol through the till. Some say "You can go there, so long as you don't drink" Some are very loosely adherent to the "haram" rules, some even going so far as to drink alcohol. It's up to the individual, how strictly they adhere. The general line in teaching, is that Alcohol, like other recreational drugs, is considered Haram because it fuddles your senses, and can leave you open to all kinds of danger, as well as the harm it can do to your health. However, it's the same story as with smoking. If an individual chooses to smoke, that's up to them. Thanks for that clarification PT, I was actually working more (as I tend to) from a scriptural instruction point of view rather than an individual, But of course as in all religion (ideally) the person can choose to adhere to as much or as little as they choose of that instruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Bah, who dragged up this old thread? I thought it was dead and buried and all it seems is people re-going over old ground and opinions. heh seems where islam are concerned theres some on here that just cant help dragging up old threads / debates or finding the most tenuous story for a good old anti muslim rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Shaw Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 seems where islam are concerned theres some on here that just cant help dragging up old threads / debates or finding the most tenuous story for a good old anti muslim rant Whilst that might well be true, this isn't an 'old' thread. It began less than ten weeks old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddybare Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 There are differing degrees of adherence to the rules about alcohol. Some say "Don't even go where it is on sale":- which beggars anyone up for popping into Tesco for a loaf of bread and a pint of milk. There are some Muslims who work in supermarkets who will ask for another member of staff to come and just scan any bottles of alcohol through the till. Some say "You can go there, so long as you don't drink" Some are very loosely adherent to the "haram" rules, some even going so far as to drink alcohol. It's up to the individual, how strictly they adhere. The general line in teaching, is that Alcohol, like other recreational drugs, is considered Haram because it fuddles your senses, and can leave you open to all kinds of danger, as well as the harm it can do to your health. However, it's the same story as with smoking. If an individual chooses to smoke, that's up to them. Is smoking really haraam? It's pretty widespread in every single Muslim country. Especially hookah/nargila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Is smoking really haraam? It's pretty widespread in every single Muslim country. Especially hookah/nargila. A something that is assuredly harmful to the person, if not haraam, it's certainly Makhrooh:- For something to considered as Haram according to Fiqh, there must be a verse from the Holy Quran or a clear prohibition from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) regarding it. Many scholars have used this verse from Surah Baqara:- ‘do not throw yourselves into destruction’ (2: 195) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 On a similar topic of muslims at university, this is certainly going to cause more anti-everything demonstrations. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21542041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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