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Alcohol Abuse; Mullah Google; Do We Need Mara'jah? - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

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Channel: Jaffari Community Centre · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

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- The real issue of human needs, desires, even when it is harmful
- Touching upon the harmful vice of alcohol
- While modern science and society took it's time to realize its effects, Islam has known that it is harmful from the beginning
- Health issues, domestic violence, accidents, deaths, and many more issues can be traced back to alcohol use
- While a direct correlation is undisputed, society has not moved forward with concrete actions
- The myth of moderate drinking, regular consumption of red wine is good for the health, etc is all a myth according to a UN study
- Alcohol use is a problem even in Muslim societies throughout history and today.
- People claim that it isn't mentioned in the Qur'an that alcohol is forbidden, however their logic is misguided
- Narrating a story from the Imam regarding alcohol use
- People say what if I go out with friends, but I don't drink? The question to ask is what if the angel of death visits you in that state, will that be acceptable?
- The recent trends of shunning the knowledgeable mara'ja, stating that Google and self reading is sufficient
- While literacy has increased, knowledge and accessibility has increased, opinions cannot be formed without being an expert in a certain field
- The importance to consult with ulema, or your marja on issues, not to take religion lightly

"Alcoholism is an undisputed issue, yet society isn't moving towards change. The most we hear is 'don't drink & drive'. I say we change it 'Don't drink at all'."

"Many youth tell me 'I'm going to a club with friends but I'm sure I won't drink, is it ok?' Then I ask, what will happen if the Angel of Death comes to you in that moment? Is that what you want your last moments on this Earth to be? Live every day like it is your last."

"A trend nowadays says 'The mujtahideen & ulema are obselete, we have the internet; we'll look it up, form our own opinions.' Every field has its own specialization & expertise. Literacy, education, language, awareness have all drastically improved, which is a positive thing. But you cannot form an opinion or make a decision if you aren't an expert in a field. If you're ill, you'll look it up on the internet, read the possible causes, possible treatments; but you will still go to the doctor because he has the knowledge & experience to identify which cause & which cure suits you. Don't take your religion lightly either."

"Do your research, think about it, ask questions, but don't issue fatwas. Realize your limitations; a fatwa can only be issued by a mujtahid-e-mutlaq."

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Friday Juma Khutba
Recited By: Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Date: March 31st, 2017

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