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    • As far as alchool being not allowed in islam, I won't pretend like I know the exact reason.    The first and foremost reason is because Allah(سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) commanded it. However, we can speculate and even see what the quran or hadiths have to say about this.   It seems to be that alchool isn't allowed, because it has a tendency to cause sin, especially when someone drinks it in levels enough to cause intoxication. Given the drink itself has a chance to cause someone to sin if consumed in large quantities. This standard applies to many drugs too, not just alchool, even weed, which is healthier than alchool and better than alchool. If you looked at soley the health benefits and harms, then there are things worse than alchool, but if you look at it in terms of causing sin, causing harm, it's effects on society as a whole, etc... then it's a diffirent thing.   But many people unfortunatley focus only on the health benefits, neglecting the fact that alchool might lead someone blaspheme in prayer for example. Many people also look at this in the individual level, when many Islamic rulings apply to society in general and if we look at society in general, then yes alchool tends to promote indecency at a societal level. 
    • alchool having heart benefit has been debunked, it was pushed by alchool companies themselves to sell more of their products. 
    • Its not pantheism- its closer to panENtheism. Pantheism and panentheism are both philosophical and theological perspectives about the relationship between God (or the divine) and the universe, but they differ significantly in their views: Pantheism Definition: Pantheism holds that God is the universe and everything within it. In this view, God and the universe are identical; there is no distinction between the Creator and the creation. Key Idea: "All is God, and God is all." Implication: There is no personal God who exists outside or beyond the universe. Everything that exists collectively constitutes the divine. Panentheism Definition: Panentheism holds that the universe is within God, but God is more than the universe. The divine encompasses and penetrates all aspects of the universe, while also transcending it. Key Idea: "All is in God, but God is more than all." Implication: God has both an immanent aspect (present within the universe) and a transcendent aspect (beyond the universe). There is room for a personal, conscious divine entity that interacts with creation. Comparison In summary, while pantheism equates God with the universe, panentheism sees God as encompassing the universe but extending beyond it.
    • This is not true. Recent studies and health organizations have increasingly highlighted the risks associated with even moderate alcohol consumption. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that "no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health," classifying alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, which includes substances like asbestos and tobacco.  A 2024 report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine concluded with moderate certainty that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol is associated with a higher risk of female breast cancer.  Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2024 found that even at 20 grams per day (approximately one large beer), the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder is nearly three times higher than for non-drinkers, and the risk of dying from such a disorder is about twice as high. While some earlier studies suggested potential cardiovascular benefits from moderate drinking, more recent research challenges these findings. The American Heart Association advises that individuals who do not currently drink alcohol should not start, citing the negative long-term effects of alcohol consumption.  In light of these findings, health authorities are reconsidering alcohol consumption guidelines. For instance, the U.S. Surgeon General has recommended that alcohol bottles carry cancer warnings to raise awareness about the associated risks.  In summary, emerging evidence suggests that even moderate alcohol consumption may pose significant health risks, leading to a reevaluation of what constitutes "safe" drinking levels.    
    • Wa alaykom asalam, Here's one I found.
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