what does Koran say about it?
Praise be to Allaah.
No doubt alcohol is intoxicating, and contains this substance that
makes people lose their minds. It says in the hadeeth, "Every
intoxicant iskhamr, and everykhamris haraam (forbidden)." If this is
the case, then alcohol is considered to be forbidden and to come under
the heading of "khamr"(wine, etc.) which people drink for relaxation
or enjoyment. Allaah has forbidden it and stated that it is a sin, as
He says (interpretation of the meaning):
"They ask you (O Muhammad) concerning alcoholic drink and gambling.
Say: 'In them is a great sin, and (some) benefits for men, but the sin
of them is greater than their benefit'"
[al-Baqarah 2:219]
If sin is present and it is great, then it is forbidden. Undoubtedly
this alcohol is harmful to the mind and body, and Allaah has forbidden
everything that harms the body and mind, and saps the strength.
Everything that is harmful to a person is not permitted, because
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"And do not kill yourselves"
[al-Nisaa' 4:29]
"and do not throw yourselves into destruction"
[al-Baqarah 2:195]
And because this is an extravagant waste of money, an action of the
spendthrift which comes under the words of Allaah (interpretation of
the meaning):
"Verily, the spendthrifts are brothers of the Shayaateen (devils)
[al-Israa 17:27]
Using alcohol in ways other than drinking it may be permitted if small
amounts are used, such as mixing it with perfumes that are used on
clothes or the body, because it keeps them from spoiling, and because
it keeps the clothes clean. This is OK, but drinking it is not
permissible under any circumstances.
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