Alcohol

The term alcohol originally referred to the primary alcohol ethanol (ethyl alcohol), which is used as a drug and is the main alcohol present in alcoholic beverages. An important class of alcohols, of which methanol and ethanol are the simplest members, includes all compounds the general formula for which is CnH2n+1OH.

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Alcohol . Najis

I understand that the type of alcohol used in hand gel and wipes is different from the alcohol that intoxicates, but are we allowed to use such alcohol gel and wipes and does that cause the hands to become Najis?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 week ago

Leading scholars like Ayatullah Khoei and Ayatullah Sistani and many others say that this artificial alcohol which does not intoxicate is not Najis.

Wassalam.

Alcohol . Najis

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 1 week ago

as salam alaikum

some Muslim scholars have considered alcohol to be najis resorting to some sort of qiyas, by saying that alcohol is the "spirit" of wine or other reasoning. However we do not find any direct evidence in the Qur'an and Sunnah to establish the najasah of non-beverage alcohol, and even alcohol in itself as some says, that is found in gel and wipes. Therefore it is permissible to use gel and wipes containing alcohol for hygienic purposes and hands won't get najis.

With prayers for your success.

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Dhikr . Salah (Prayers) . Alcohol

I have heard that the regular prayers are not accepted for forty days from one who has consumed intoxicants. Would their Du'a and Dhikr still be heard and rewarded?

as salam alaikum

there are ahadith stating that the prayer for the one who have consumed wine will not be accepted for forty days. There is no mention in those ahadith that his dhikr or du'a won't be accepted and actually it is said that such practices can accompany Muslims in all circumstances of life.

In the mentioned case, the person should also not forget to do istighfar and ask forgiveness for the sin that he committed. If he sincerely repents and has resolution of not committing the sin anymore, Allah is certainly All-Forgiving.

With prayers for your success.

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Father . Alcohol . Children

What is the Islamic position when a father, who habitually drinks alcohol, pays for his children's meals and upbringing? Should that be prevented for the children's spiritual well-being or is it more important that they are not separated from their dad?

Every father must pay for his children's expenses, and children are not responsible about the sinful acts of their father. Children's spiritual well-being will not be harmed because of the sins of their father. We have in human history thousands of examples of bad fathers who had very good children and vice versa. Children should not help or encourage their father in committing sinful acts.

Wassalam.

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Alcohol . Western Society . Employment

If someone works as a cashier or assistant in a store selling alcohol in the West, is it allowed to work there?

as salam alaikum

Selling alcohol is forbidden in Islam. There are cases, especially in non-Muslim countries, where a Muslim is compelled to work in a place selling haram items. In such case the person should commit him/herself to find a new job and he should ask Allah to change his situation towards a better way of life.

With prayers for your success.

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Alcohol . Shampoo . Linalool . Lotion . Cetyl Alcohol . Benzyl Alcohol

Are products like shampoos or lotions permissible to use when they contain elements such as cetyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol or linalool alcohol?

Yes it is allowed to use shampoos or lotions containing artificial alcohol.

Nothing is Najis unless and until you have concert evidence that it is Najis.

If you have doubt and want to be precautious, it is up to you to do Ehtiyaat (precaution) but we can not call any doubtful item as definitely Najis.

Wassalam.

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Wife . Husband . Alcohol

Can a wife throw away her husband's intoxicants that are there in their home, if he bought them with his own money?

It is obligatory on every Muslim to stop or prevent evil acts as much as he can with out causing harm which is more than that evil act e.g. danger on life or safety.

If we can destroy or throw away alcohol or intoxicants with out causing more harm, it will be obligatory on us to do so.

Obviously, throwing such evil items will not solve the problem totally if the husband is not willing to leave it, so, it is very good to try your best to convince him to leave evil acts, but if he did not listen, then you do your best to decrease his chances to utilize such evil items at least at home. By such act you will be helping him.

Wassalam.

Wife . Husband . Alcohol

Can a wife throw away her husband's intoxicants that are there in their home, if he bought them with his own money?

Seyed Ali Musawi, Seyed Ali Musawi studied religion and history at the University of California, San Diego and subsequently he studied for more than 8 years at the Islamic Seminary in Qum, Iran, focusing on Islamic... Answer updated 6 months ago

Salaam Allaikum,

In such a situation, the wife is permitted to throw them away. With this said, it is best to speak to the husband and try to reach an understanding where he himself will stop buying and using such things. Throwing them away, while permitted, is going to be a temporary solution....

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Muharram . Alcohol . Music . Majlis

Is it okay to have Muharram lectures in a banquet hall, where on other days alcohol is served and music is played?

It is allowed to use or rent or hire for religious activities including Namaz, Majaalis, lectures etc, a place which was or is used in un-Islamic way on other times. It is like the road where we walk on, which is used by good people and bad people. Every one is responsible of his acts.

No doubt, we need to be sure about Taharat in the place of prostration (Sojood) of Namaz.

Musical instruments and alcohol related items should be removed during the religious gathering to keep the respect of the religious activity.

Wassalam.

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Restaurant . Alcohol . Stock

If a restaurant doing alcohol business closes down, is it permissible to get commission on helping it sell its fixed assets that does not include any stock of alcohol?

If they close down with out any plans to restart alcohol business somewhere else, then helping them to sell stocks not linked with alcohol is allowed.

If they want to do the same unlawful business again, then it is not permissible to help them in any way.

In any case, helping in selling any material which can be used in alcohol is absolutely forbidden.

Wassalam.

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Fish . Alcohol

Is beer battered fish permissible to eat?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 7 months ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Beer is impure and so is forbidden to consume in any amount. So if the fish is covered in batter where one of the ingredients is beer any part that the beer may have touched would be unlawful to eat.

May you always be successful.

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Husband . Alcohol . Halal . Employment

My husband works in a supermarket where, if someone buys any alcohol, he would have to pack it in the bag. Is the money so earned considered legitimate?

Money earned from sinful act is illegitimate. Any work which has any relation with alcohol or pork or gambling or any other unlawful act is unlawful.

Wassalam.