Why in Islam it is strictly forbidden the use of alcohol

Islam prohibits the consumption of any alcoholic drinks and even dishes that contain it. For such products there is a special name of the "Hamr", and sin associated with the violation of this prohibition, called "Hamar". Many believe that the ban of alcohol consumption appeared simultaneously with Islam, but it is not. Alcohol Muslims otocoris gradually, following the instructions of the prophet Mohammed and his closest associates.

Islam appeared in the 7th century ad in the Western part of the Arabian Peninsula. This region since ancient times has been inhabited by representatives of dozens of tribes with pagan beliefs which belonged to the alcohol loyally. Spirits were not the Arabs never held in high esteem, but the date of liqueurs and fruit wines were in great demand. In conditions of heat and shortage of water, they sure have helped the inhabitants of the desert to endure thirst.

Although alcoholic beverages contributed to a strong intoxication, still they cause dependence, with all its negative consequences. Traveling preaching through towns and villages, Mohammad at first did not pay attention to the love of the Arabs to blame, although he realized that this habit to good arguments.

Propaganda absolute sobriety is not too happy to have decided to embrace Islam of the inhabitants of the Hijaz (Western part of the Peninsula), as many families had alcohol business — brought alcoholic drinks from famous in those days for its wine of Syria.

But very soon, Muhammad was forced to take up arms against drunkenness and to this he was pushed by his companions. The prophet's followers were ordinary people, with their weaknesses and addiction to alcohol was one of them. Some times preachers staged a drunken brawl with his opponents, and in addition, has repeatedly been seen in the distortion of prayer.

The first arguments of the messenger of Allah about the dangers of alcohol was very careful and looked like this:

And the next ayah of the same Surah speaks about the prohibition of alcohol directly:

So it was that in Islam the concept of "Hamar" — sin that is associated with the consumption of beverages, intoxicating the human mind. The brevity of Muhammad in the interpretation of this rule has led to the fact that Islamic scholars began to talk about Hamra and gradually came to the conclusion that the forbidden substances began to include not only drugs and alcohol but also any means of intoxication, including benzene, acetone and glue.

Do Muslims have a special opinion about the use of alcohol for medical purposes. The theologian Abu Dawud quotes the following words of Muhammad:

A ban on the use of alcohol based on five main points. In the first place, Islam enjoins 5 times a day to pray, and the prophet was forbidden to do it under the influence. So, even after drinking quite a bit, a Muslim will not have time to come to the moment of communication with Allah completely sober, and thus commit a great sin.

Scholar Ibn abi 'Asim in his work "al-Ahad" quoted the prophet Muhammad:

The third reason for the prohibition is the tendency of a drunken man to commit obscene and even criminal acts, violates not only religious principles but also the basic laws of life in society. Aggression, vanity, talkativeness, lust, blasphemous thoughts, and many other terrible things can overcome a person after drinking alcohol.

The fourth basis it is considered that the person suffering from addiction to alcohol, is gradually degraded as spiritually and intellectually, and physically. And the last excuse and educational, because a person who drinks sets a bad example for others, including the younger generation, contributing to the spread of sin.

But that's not all! Islam forbids any tampering with alcohol. Here a companion of Muhammad Ibn Umar:

In Islam, there are other rules as precisely grounded by Muhammad and his companions, for example, the ban on men wearing gold and silk.