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The prohibition of wine (alcoholic drinks) in Islam was revealed in stages, culminating in its complete ban in the 4th year of Hijrah (4 AH). Before Islam, consuming wine was common in Arab society. Allah (SWT) gradually forbade it through multiple revelations to prepare people for its final prohibition.

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   First Stage: In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:219), wine was described as having some benefit but greater harm, discouraging its use.

   
   


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   Second Stage: In Surah An-Nisa (4:43), Muslims were commanded not to approach prayer while intoxicated.

   
   


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   Final Stage: In Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90-91), revealed in 4 AH, Allah declared wine, gambling, and other intoxicants as "Rijis" (abominations) from Shaytan and strictly prohibited them, commanding believers to avoid them completely.

   
   

This final revelation marked the absolute prohibition of alcohol in Islam. Upon hearing the command, the companions immediately spilled all wine stored in their homes, showing their instant obedience to Allah’s law.

Key Facts:

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  Year of complete prohibition: 4 Hijri (4 AH).

  
  


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  Final revelation: Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:90-91).

  
  


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  Prohibition was revealed in three stages for gradual implementation.

  
  


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  Alcohol is considered harmful, impure, and a cause of enmity and sin.

  
  


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  Muslims instantly abandoned wine upon the command of Allah.

  
  


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  The ruling includes all intoxicating substances, not just wine.