Explanation of the prohibition of qat because it is an intoxicant and is more severe than tobacco
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is qat forbidden? And if it is forbidden, does it carry the same ruling as intoxicants, like narcotics?
Answer:
Yes, qat is forbidden, and it is more severe than tobacco. Tobacco is forbidden, and qat is more severe than it, because it is an intoxicant. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade every intoxicant and every intoxicating substance. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is qat forbidden? And if it is forbidden, does it carry the same ruling as intoxicants, like narcotics?
Answer:
Yes, qat is forbidden, and it is more severe than tobacco. Tobacco is forbidden, and qat is more severe than it, because it is an intoxicant. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade every intoxicant and every intoxicating substance. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3092] بيان تحريم القات لكونه من المفترات وأنه أشد من الدخان - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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