Evidence on the prohibition of narcotics


Question

What are the proofs that state the prohibition of narcotics?

Answer:

Narcotics are considered unwholesome things which Allah has forbidden for His believing servants. Allah only makes wholesome things lawful for people. Allah (Glorified be He) says in Surah Al-Ma’idah: “They ask you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) what is lawful for them (as food). Say: “Lawful unto you are At-Tayyibât [all kinds of Halâl (lawful-good) foods which Allâh has made lawful (meat of slaughtered eatable animals, milk products, fats, vegetables and fruits)].” (Al-Maidah :4)

Describing the character of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Surah Al-A`raf, Allah says: “…he allows them as lawful At-Tayyibât (i.e. all good and lawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons, foods), and prohibits them as unlawful Al-Khabâ’ith (i.e. all evil and unlawful as regards things, deeds, beliefs, persons and foods)” (Al-A’raf :157)

It is also related by Abu Dawud : “On the authority of Um Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) who narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade every intoxicant and everything which produces languidness.” 1

It is well known that narcotics cause stupor and are very harmful. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.” 2

  1. Sunan Abu Dawud (3686), Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal (6/309). ↩

  2. Sunan Ibn Majah (2340), Musnad Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (5/327). ↩

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    Fatawa Al-Lajnah Ad-Daimah, Fatwa no. 5001, Question 3
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