The Ruling on Eating Qat
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This is a woman asking: Is it permissible to eat qat? We ask for clarification, because those who eat it say that it is lawful, and there is no evidence for its prohibition.
Answer:
Qat is an intoxicant among intoxicants. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade every intoxicant and every intoxicating substance. As is reported about them, they consume it and abandon the prayers at their times. They store it, which they call "takhzin" (storage). They let the times for prayer pass without praying while they are sitting and storing it. It is more severe than tobacco; qat is more severe than tobacco in its prohibition.
May Allah reward you. This is a woman asking: Is it permissible to eat qat? We ask for clarification, because those who eat it say that it is lawful, and there is no evidence for its prohibition.
Answer:
Qat is an intoxicant among intoxicants. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade every intoxicant and every intoxicating substance. As is reported about them, they consume it and abandon the prayers at their times. They store it, which they call "takhzin" (storage). They let the times for prayer pass without praying while they are sitting and storing it. It is more severe than tobacco; qat is more severe than tobacco in its prohibition.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [123] حكم أكل القات - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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