Whatever intoxicates in large amounts, its small amount is forbidden

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Mājah, and Ahmad

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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Whatever intoxicates in large amounts, its small amount…

Explanation of the hadith: Whatever intoxicates in large amounts, its small amount…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) clarified that any drink or food that causes the loss of control over mental faculties when consumed in large quantities, then consuming a small amount of it is forbidden, even if it does not cloud the mind.

Lessons: Whatever intoxicates in large amounts, its small amount…

Categories : Foods and Drinks · Forbidden Drinks · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles

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