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Q 2: Are dancing and drinking alcohol Haram (prohibited) or Makruh (disliked)? What is the ruling on gazing at a woman other than one's wife? What is the ruling on a thief? A: Women dancing in front of men is Haram. Drinking alcoholic beverages is also Haram. They are, moreover, major sins. Furthermore, a man gazing at a woman other than his wife and listening to her singing are Haram. In addition, whoever does so should be advised to repent. If he does not comply, he should be given a discretionary punishment.Besides, theft is prohibited. Accordingly, whoever steals a Nisab (the minimum amount of property stolen that entails execution of the prescribed penalty for theft) (Part No. 22; Page No. 225

Women dancing in front of men is Haram. Drinking alcoholic beverages is also Haram. They are, moreover, major sins. Furthermore, a man gazing at a woman other than his wife and listening to her singing are Haram. In addition, whoever does so should be advised to repent. If he does not comply, he should be given a discretionary punishment.Besides, theft is prohibited. Accordingly, whoever steals a Nisab (the minimum amount of property stolen that entails execution of the prescribed penalty for theft) (Part No. 22; Page No. 225) from a protected property out of its enclosure without any doubt that may drop the punishment, his hand is to be cut off. However, enforcing Hudud (ordained punishments for violating Allah’s Law) is up to the ruler or their representative.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.