Hadiths on Forbidden Drinks

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8 explained prophetic hadiths on "Forbidden Drinks": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category contains 5 authentic hadiths on forbidden drinks. The general rule is laid down: “Every intoxicant is prohibited”. The hadiths report the revelation of the verse prohibiting alcohol in Madīnah, where the only drink available was that prepared from dates, the prohibition of making it even as a remedy, the refusal to turn it into vinegar, and the condemnation of melting and then selling forbidden fats.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Forbidden Drinks

Authentic hadith May Allah destroy the Jews; the fat of animals was forbidden for them, but they melted it and sold it. Authentic hadith Allah sent down the verse wherein He prohibited alcohol at a time when there was no other (intoxicant) drink in Madīnah except that prepared from date Authentic Every intoxicant is Khamr (alcoholic drink), and every intoxicant is prohibited. Whoever drinks Khamr in this world and dies while being addicted to i Authentic hadith It is not a medicine, but an ailment Authentic Indeed, wine has been declared unlawful Hasan Whatever intoxicates in large amounts, its small amount is forbidden Authentic Every intoxicant is prohibited Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about making vinegar out of an alcoholic drink. He said: No

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ