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A: Khamr is Haram (prohibited) according to Qur'an, Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet), and Ijma` (consensus of scholars). It is impermissible to seek treatment by drinking Khamr for there are authentic proofs to the effect that Allah does not make the recovery of Muslims in things that He (Exalted be He) makes Haram for them. Moreover, when someone asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) about Khamr which was made to be used as a medicine; he (peace be upon him) said, It is not a medicine, but an ailment. (Related by Muslim in his Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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