Page 162 - Tafsir of surat at tawba repentance

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“And they ask you about khamr (alcohol) and maysir (gambling); tell
them that they contain some benefit, but the sin is greater than the
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benefit.”

The second law that was revealed warned Muslims away from salaah when they
were intoxicated (drunk). Allaah said,

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“Do not come to salaah when you are intoxicated, until you know what
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you are saying.”

The third law, however, was a complete prohibition of even coming near any
form of alcohol. Allaah said,

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“Verily, khamr, maysir and azlaam (fortunetelling) are filth, as a
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result of Shaytaan’s work, so stay away from them.”

If one was unaware of the order in which these verses were revealed, he may
mistakenly think that he is allowed to drink alcohol as long as he doesn’t get
drunk and come to salaah. Or, he may think that it is allowed for him to benefit
from the sale of alcohol.

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Soorah al-Baqarah (2):219.
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Soorah an-Nisaa’ (4):43
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Soorah al-Maa’idah (5):90.

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